Cost Engineer Junior - Chassis & Suspensions (Remote)

COST ENGINEER JUNIOR - Chassis & Suspension (México, 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

The Cost Engineer develops direct material costs and tooling investments for Chassis, HVAC & Engine Systems components using activity-based costing methodology while working from bill of materials, drawings and/or samples. Providing subject matter expertise to support engineering and purchasing at working and executive levels through all development phases. The CE must be curious, persistent, and innovative, and able to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate piece and tooling costs.

• DESIGN TO COST: Provide Engineering with support during the vehicle development phase for target achievement (Design to Cost). Release cost engineering estimate by reference or through bottom-up analysis during development phase up to contract milestones.
• SOURCING: SHOULD COST CALCULATION through bottom-up approach for new & modified purchased components (variable & supplier tooling) to support Project Team business cases (Initiatives, Product Actions, Feasibility studies and others). Provide purchasing support during supplier negotiations through gap analysis of supplier’s price breakdown detail.
• SERIAL LIFE: Evaluate engineering changes to establish technical cost for the change and identify the cost drivers for variable and supplier tooling. Collaborate component technical solution cost drivers with suppliers for variable cost & tooling.
• COMMODITY CHAMPION: Periodic Supplier visits to maintain & improve internal know-how of manufacturing processes & best practices. Identify potential cost optimization opportunities and support company technical cost reduction activities. Provide global component cost comparison analysis by working with the Project Cost Engineering community. Develop the cost structure for component standardization plans. Identify opportunities from benchmarking, innovation technologies, best countries.

YOUR PROFILE

• Good conversational English (B2, C1, C2)
• 1 to 2 years of professional experience in the field: production, quality, cost estimation, process expertise
• Knowledge and expertise in the Chassis Suspension Frames
• Knowledge and expertise in metal stamping and welding.

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.
• If you join us, you’ll find we’ll support your career at every stage. We’ll connect you with diverse, worldwide networks, and help you take your skills to the next level.
• At Capgemini Engineering, Team Spirit is very strong, and People feel supported. I’m not just part of a team – I’m part of a community. A friendly, can-do group of people for whom collective effort comes naturally.

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.