Design & Release Engineer (Cost Focus) - Remote in México

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 Automotive Design or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a design, release, project engineer or similar role working with automotive components. 
• Strong knowledge of automotive production methods and vehicle development processes. 
• Working experience with glazing, seals, large plastic parts or vehicle lights.
• Basic Experience in Cost Analysis or Cost related activities.
• Advanced English (written and spoken). 

Nice-to-have (extra) skills: 

• Proficiency in NX and/or Teamcenter. 
• Experience with activity-based costing or cost model development. 

WHAT YOU´LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING WITH US:

· Excellent compensation and benefits
· Flexibility and balance with your personal and professional life.
· Career path, trainings and real growth opportunities
· Engaging and challenging projects.
· Inclusive and Collaborative Culture
· Open and Effective management.
 
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
 
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.