We are looking for a highly motivated Costing Engineer for our team here in Queretaro.
As a Cost Engineer, you will work in an international environment and support A2 MAC1 and their customers by carrying out the costing assignments and studies entrusted to you: Cost analysis, Value analysis, Comparative cost analysis, Design-to-cost, Economic modeling of manufacturing processes.
Tasks & Resposibilities Costing activities:
Carry out cost studies: analyze input data, identify materials and manufacturing processes, cost them using internal tools and methodologies
Understand and explain how the product works (system, subsystem, component, function, etc.)
Identify and recommend ways to optimize the cost of a system
Drive cost/performance benchmarking and value analysis studies
Build study reports according to required quality standards
Provide teammates with specific studies to contribute to the project insights
Customer interactions:
Take part of early need analysis
Contribute to provide customer with appropriate costing and/or cost management approach
Present study results according to customers’ needs
Project Management:
Assess the workload and the timeline related to the technical perimeter of responsibility, and commit on them
Alert the project management about any risk on the technical perimeter, the timeline, or the project delivery quality
Knowledge Improvement:
Write and update technical content and guidelines
Improve internal tools, models and templates
Ensure technical watch on your specific competency area
Share knowledge and support teammates
Professional Background
Graduate from an engineering school, or equivalent engineering master degree in mechanics, electronics, applied physics,



automation, systems engineering, or manufacturing/production
2+ year minimum experience in a major engineering company, as a systems / technical design / cost engineer
Knowledge of industrial manufacturing and assembly processes specifically for Car Closures (doors, hoods, tailgates, closure systems) focused on analyzing, forecasting, and controlling the manufacturing costs of body closures. Develop detailed technical cost estimates (tooling, material, labor, overhead) based on technical drawings and Bills of Material (BOM) to determine what a component should cost. Evaluate and estimate costs for specialized stamping dies, injection molds, and assembly fixtures required for closure systems. Collaborate with customers to meet cost targets and drive cost-saving initiatives (e.g., material substitutions, design simplification)
Deep understanding of automotive production methods (e.g., stamping, assembly, surface treatments), in specific stamping and assembly of hoods, doors, and fenders; tailgate/liftgate mechanisms and material usage (aluminum vs. steel); closures-related sealing, hinges, and mechanism costs
Skills & Abilities
Interest in industry and its products, innovation and manufacturing technologies
Culture of cost, as well as a true spirit of analysis and synthesis
Result oriented with operational excellence
Works autonomously and as part of a team, acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues
Be proactive, polyvalent, well organized, curious and keen to details
Fluent English written & oral (minimum B2)
Biweekly Payment (15 days)
IMSS
Christmas Bonus: 30 days
Vacations by the law
Vacations Bonus: 25%
Gas Coupons
Food Coupons
Medical and Life Insurance

📌 Costing engineer - closures (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 A2MAC1
📍 Santiago de Querétaro