Cost Engineer - Body

We are hiring: Project Cost Engineer – Body Systems (Automotive) We are seeking to identify three Project Cost Engineers to join the Body team supporting a leading global OEM.This role focuses on cost estimation, analysis, and optimization across key body and exterior vehicle systems.Technical ScopeExterior (fascia, spoiler)Body in White (BIW)Lighting and/or Sealing, Glazing, MechanismsKey Responsibilities (Costing & Estimation)Develop detailed should-cost models for body and exterior components and assembliesPerform bottom-up cost analysis including materials, labor, overhead, scrap, tooling, and logisticsAnalyze manufacturing processes such as stamping, welding, painting, plastic injection molding, extrusion, and assembly to identify cost driversConduct supplier quotation analysis (RFQ) and validate pricing against technical assumptionsBuild and maintain cost databases and parametric cost modelsSupport design-to-cost (DTC) and value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) initiativesPe...