Location: Hybrid – Santa Fe, Mexico City (2-3 days on-site per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Role
We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Project Cost Engineer to join our team in Mexico City. In this role, you will be the financial compass for our engineering projects, specializing in automotive exhaust systems . You will bridge the gap between engineering, procurement, and finance, ensuring that our projects are delivered within budget without compromising on quality or performance. This is a hybrid role based out of our Santa Fe office , requiring you to be on-site 2 to 3 days a week for collaborative planning and cross-functional meetings.

Key Responsibilities
- Cost Estimation & Forecasting: Develop detailed, bottom-up cost estimates for new and existing exhaust system projects, including catalytic converters, mufflers, piping, and mounting hardware.
- Budget Management: Track project expenditures, analyze variances, and provide regular financial status reports to project stakeholders and senior management.
- Value Engineering:



Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering teams to identify cost-reduction opportunities (VAVE) early in the product development lifecycle.
- Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with the Procurement team to analyze supplier quotes, negotiate tooling costs, and validate material cost breakdowns (steel, precious metals, etc.).
- Change Management: Evaluate the financial impact of engineering change requests (ECRs) and update cost models accordingly.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary cost liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales.

Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive) or a related technical field. A background blending engineering and finance is highly preferred.
- Industry Experience: Minimum of [3-5] years of experience in cost engineering, project management, or quoting within the au

📌 Project Cost Engineer (México)
🏢 Segula Technologies
📍 México