Cost Engineer - Cost and Data Analysis Systems Specialist - GM Global Technical Center - Cole Engineering Center Tower

Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center, Cole Engineering Center tower three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

The Material Cost and Vendor Tooling Cost and Data Analysis Systems Specialist (AKA Costing Systems Administrator/Developer or CSAD) is responsible for proposing, developing and maintaining current and new cost and data analysis tools/systems for the Program Product Cost Optimization group in General Motors. It is also responsible to create, analyze and validate component material costs and vendor tooling targets and generate ground-up / detailed material cost estimates that encompass both piece price estimations and production tooling estimations as required. Collaboration with key internal cross functional peers and external software suppliers is essential; the selected candidate will have a working relationship with the IT team, the cost estimation team, the cost knowledge management team, the value chain engineering team and, to an extent, with the cost estimation software supplier. This role involves a high level of initiative, creativity, independent judgment, and the management of multiple projects at the same time. The goal of the position is to develop systems that create standard processes and deliver six sigma cost models. The selected candidate will have exposure to the next generation of automotive vehicles while working with leading edge automotive experts and technologies.

What You'll Do

• The candidate should be able to analyze, organize, and understand large amount of data.
• The candidate should be able to create programs in Excel Visual Basic (VBA), Python, and PBI dashboard reports. 
• The candidate will maintain, implement, and enhance current and new software used to perform cost estimations.
• The candidate should be able to mentor Cost Estimators on how to use data analysis to simplify their current job. 
• The candidate should be able to generate ground-up / detailed material cost estimates that encompass both piece price estimations and production tooling estimations as required.   
• Comprehensive manufacturing process and Vendor Tooling knowledge is required. An understanding of regional differences in manufacturing processes and vendor tooling is also required.  
• Be an active partner with the internal GPSC Cost Knowledge Management team.
• Occasional domestic or international travel to GM facilities for training and enhanced costing collaboration and support of the specific PPCO and VCE team.  

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Experience in the financial evaluation of technical concepts and comprehensive understanding of production processes.  An understanding of automotive industry trends that are occurring within the field regarding new technologies, autonomous driving, electrification, and additive manufacturing is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to use advanced programing software and show an expertise in PBI.  Ability to use / learn Cost Estimation commercially available software.
• 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.
• Able to assimilate a large amount of cost data and clearly condense / communicate information to the larger GM team in an efficient way.
• Analytical ability to solve problems that are unique and sometimes complex.  Ability to use data driven analysis to identify solutions and establish next steps to assigned projects.  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with global team members and cross functional peers.

Experience / Educational Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant experience in automotive cost estimating, automotive manufacturing, automotive product design / engineering, automotive purchasing or data analytics.
• Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related / relevant field of study.
• Graduate’s degree in Data Analytics or Master of Business Administration/Finance with concentration in Statistical Modeling Data is an absolute requirement.   

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience with any of the following:

• Development of supplier component quotes to OEM’s
• Manufacturing and or launch experience in an automotive setting (OEM, tier 1 or tier 2 environment). 
• A broad knowledge of manufacturing processes including, but not limited to casting, forging, machining, stamping, assembly.  An understanding of expected manufacturing cost factors such as labor, burden, and material as well as commercial items such as SG&A and profit is a plus. 

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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