This role requires a high level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple assignments focused on identifying accurate cost estimates and cost reduction opportunities. The Cost Engineer will be expected to resolve diverse, non-standard problems, work independently with mínimal guidance, and use data-driven analysis to influence decisions and proposed solutions. This role will have exposure to next-generation automotive vehicles while working with leading-edge automotive experts and technologies.

Responsibilities:
- Develop cost models using ground up analysis for components in electric propulsion focused on wire harness, jumper cables, connectors, and associated components.
- Lead cost reviews cross functionally to communicate costs wire harness assemblies and other systems/components related to automotive wire harnesses.
- Collaborate with cross functional peers to effectively communicate cost estimate as well as key assumptions used in the cost model.
- Collaborate with the purchasing team to enable fact-based negotiations with suppliers.




- Travel to supplier facilities as required to grow manufacturing process knowledge and enhance costing support to the specific engineering and/or purchasing team.

Qualifications:
- Design Release / Costing and/ Manufacturing / Purchasing experience with wire harness assemblies.
- Have led multiple projects or are in a current lead position.
- Ability to assimilate a large amount of cost data and clearly communicate necessary information to cross functional team
- Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and complexity.
- Ability to lead change, resolve conflicts, and influence without direct authority.
- Ability to use data driven analysis to identify solutions and establish next steps to assigned projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with integral team members and cross functional peers.
- Ability to effectively u

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