Cost Engineer for Analytics

**Job Description**:Hybrid: This position requires to work 3 days on site 2 days at home remote on a full-time basisWhat you will do:This role involves a high level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and the management of multiple estimates that focus specifically on identifying accurate cost estimates as well as proposed cost reductions. The cost engineer will have exposure to the next generation of automotive vehicles while working with leading edge automotive experts and technologies. Key Responsibilities include:- Comprehensive manufacturing process knowledge is required. An understanding of regional difference in manufacturing processes / assumptions is helpful.- Be an active partner with the internal GPSC purchasing team - aid in providing a fair yet competitive component cost for GM.- Occasional domestic travel to supplier facilities for enhanced costing collaboration and support of the specific engineering / purchasing team.- Support the assigned GM SMT from a tooling and piece price perspective.**Additional Job Description**:Cost Engineer - Cost and D ata A nalysis S ystems Specialist (administrator and developer) - Vehicle Material Cost and Vendor ToolingKey Responsibilities include:- C ompre hensive manufacturing process and Vendor Tooling knowledge is required. An understanding of regional difference s in manufacturing processes and vendor tooling is also required.- Be an active p artner 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.**Qualifications**:**Required Skills**:- Experienc e 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 Qualification- At least 8 years relevant experience in automotive cost estimating, automotive manufacturing, automotive product design / engineering, automotive purchasing or data analytics.Required Qualifications:- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related / relevant field of study.- A Graduate ’s degree in Data A naly tics or M aster of Business Administration / Finance with concentration in S tatistical M odeling Data is a n absolute require ment.Preferred Skills:Experience with any of the following:- Development of supplier component q uotes 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 i ncluding, 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.Just so you know diversity and inclusion are our strengths. We respect and value what each individual contribution to our team, including their origin, education, sex, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, religious context, age, generation, and disability. We believe that our ability to meet the needs and expectations of an increasingly diverse and global customer base is closely linked to the diversity and inclusion that we experience within General Motors.**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