Cost Engineer

General Motors

Cost Engineer responsible for analyzing and validating component material costs at GM. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize cost estimates and support automotive projects.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation and financial evaluation of technical concepts, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficient in using GMCO$T software and Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel, to develop and maintain detailed cost models.

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Cost EstimationFinancial EvaluationProject ManagementMicrosoft Excel ExpertiseGMCO$T Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationFinancial EvaluationProduction Processes UnderstandingCost Reduction IdentificationCost Model Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionChange LeadershipAutonomy

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeGMCO$T Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringGraduate Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingProduct DesignEngineeringPurchasing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, analyze and validate component material costs and targets.
Generate detailed material cost estimates that encompass both piece price estimations and production tooling estimations.
Collaborate with key internal cross functional peers.
Manage multiple estimates within a defined commodity / program scope.
Identify accurate cost estimates and proposed cost reductions.
Develop and maintain GMCO$T cost models and documentation for assigned content.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, product design / engineering, or purchasing.
A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related / relevant field of study or substantial cost estimating experience.
A Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA), Technical Management, or Engineering is a plus.
Experience in the financial evaluation of technical concepts and comprehensive understanding of production processes.
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and complexity.
Strong sense of ownership, exercising increasing autonomy within a defined scope, and seeking guidance on novel or cross-functional issues.
Ability to lead change, resolve conflicts, and influence without direct authority.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with global team members and cross-functional peers.
Demonstrated ability to use all Microsoft Office software and show an expertise in MS Excel.
Ability to use / learn GMCO$T (internal GM cost estimating software).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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