Job Description
This role involves a high level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and the management of multiple estimates that focus specifically on identifying accurate cost estimates as well as proposed cost reductions. The cost engineer will have exposure to the next generation of automotive vehicles while working with leading edge automotive experts and technologies.

Responsibilities
- The candidate should be able to analyze, organize, and understand large amounts of data.
- Comprehensive manufacturing process knowledge is required. An understanding of regional differences in manufacturing processes and assumptions is helpful.
- Be an active partner with the internal GPSC purchasing team – aid in providing a fair yet competitive component cost for GM.
- Occasional domestic travel to supplier facilities for enhanced costing collaboration and support of the specific engineering/purchasing team.
- Support the assigned GM SMT from a tooling and piece price perspective.

Required Skills
- Bachelor's Degree: Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.




- Experience: At least 2+ years of relevant experience in automotive cost estimation, automotive manufacturing, automotive product design/engineering, or automotive procurement.
- Cost engineering professional: Strong background in automotive component cost modeling, particularly for wire harnesses, jumper cables, connectors, and related components. Skilled in building should-cost models from the ground up using detailed bottom-up analysis.
- Demonstrates solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and bill of materials structures to ensure all relevant cost drivers are accurately captured in cost models. Capable of analyzing cost challenges, identifying alternatives, and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
- English: Advanced.
- Softwares: Excel, IA Tools, Office.
- Availability to travel: The selected candidate is expected to travel less than 25% of the time and will not

📌 Cost Engineer (Toluca de Lerdo)
🏢 General Motors de Mexico
📍 Toluca de Lerdo