Lifecycle Cost Efficiency Analyst

Ford Motor Company

Lifecycle Cost Efficiency Analyst driving material cost performance across Ford vehicle programs. Leading cost workshops, studies, and cross-functional decisions throughout vehicle development.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management and analysis within the automotive industry, leveraging data-driven insights to identify cost-efficiency opportunities and inform strategic decision-making. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to drive cost initiatives and optimize material costs.

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Cost ManagementCost AnalysisAutomotive Product DevelopmentSystems Engineering CertificationCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Cost Efficiency AnalysisCost Loop WorkshopsWhat-If Cost StudiesBenchmarkingCost EstimatingMaterial Cost AnalysisData ResearchCommodity ManagementCompetitive BenchmarkingCost Disposition

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Global Vendor ToolingMaterial Cost Data Architecture

Certifications & Qualifications

Systems Engineering CertificationMaster of Science (MS)Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveOEMTier 1 SupplierInternal Combustion EnginesAutomatic TransmissionsHybrid TransmissionsElectric MotorsHigh Voltage BatteriesElectronic Modules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion a strong Cost Culture across the organization, anchored in the three rules of efficient cost management: Don't Over Content, Don't Over Design, and Don't Overpay
Leverage multiple data sources to identify and investigate cost-efficiency opportunities
Prepare for Cost Loop workshops by researching cost opportunities from previously rejected ideas, competitive benchmarking, internal vehicle data, and cost estimates
Lead Cost Loop workshops to build a bottom-up cost status by commodity for each control model
Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Cost Estimating to disposition material cost opportunities
Develop ad-hoc What-If Cost Studies to inform strategic and tactical decision-making
Represent the Material Cost Attribute at key program forums, including PST, CPE DF, and Finance PAT
Collaborate with Global Total Cost skill teams, including Benchmarking & Cost Attack, Global Vendor Tooling, Global Cost Estimating, Material Cost Data Architecture, and Indirect Engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or equivalent degree
7+ years of experience in automotive product development (OEM, Tier 1 supplier, etc.)
Prior experience managing the design, sourcing, or cost analysis of at least one of the following commodities: internal combustion engines, automatic & hybrid transmissions, electric motors, high voltage batteries, or electronic modules
Systems Engineering certification, Master of Science (MS), or Master of Business Administration (MBA) may be advantageous
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time