Cost Engineer - Exterior Light (Remote)

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

YOUR ROLE

• Develop and maintain "Should Cost" analyses and technical estimations based on component specifications, technical drawings, and Bills of Material (BOM).
• Identify and propose cost-saving opportunities and optimizations throughout the vehicle development lifecycle to meet cost targets.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Purchasing, and Vehicle Program teams, providing data-driven cost deltas to close gaps between cost targets and supplier quotes.
• Provide essential cost analysis and data to support negotiation activities during RFQs, change notes, and key vehicle milestones.
• Employ client-specific methodologies and cost databases to create and deliver comprehensive cost analysis reports and present findings to program teams.
• Support benchmarking activities and purchasing/engineering commodity strategies to ensure competitive material and tooling costs.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a design, release, or processing role, specifically with developing variable and/or tooling costs for automotive components.
• Strong knowledge of automotive production methods and vehicle development processes.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and complex cost details simultaneously.
• Experience working effectively within a global, cross-cultural team environment.
• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience with activity-based costing or cost model development.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with professional fluency in English (written and oral).

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE?

• At Capgemini Engineering, we encourage flexibility in how, when, and where people get their work done, allowing a better work-life balance, and greater empowerment. They partner with their managers to find an arrangement that works best for their role and their circumstances.
• At Capgemini Engineering, we’re always looking ahead. We’re part of a team that creates opportunities to achieve valuable change. Change that makes a difference. New connections, new technologies, new ways to work. It’s so energizing.​
• At Capgemini Engineering, we make it easy for you to deepen knowledge and learn new skills while you’re still doing the day job.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering, and platforms.

Get the future you want!

At Capgemini Mexico, we aim to attract the best talent and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, so there is no discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic of a person. All applications welcome and will be considered based on merit against the job and/or experience for the position.