Job Description
We are hiring: Project Cost Engineer – Interior Trim Systems (Automotive)We are looking for a Project Cost Engineer to join the Interior Systems team supporting the MEX VCP Uplift BOT Program for a leading global OEM.This role focuses on cost estimation, analysis, and optimization for interior trim components within vehicle programs.Technical Scope- Floor Console- Overhead Trims- Trunk Trims- Hard Trim ComponentsKey Responsibilities (Costing & Estimation)- Develop detailed should-cost models for interior trim components and assemblies- Perform bottom-up cost analysis including raw material, labor, overhead, scrap, tooling, and logistics- Evaluate plastic injection molding, thermoforming, wrapping, painting, and assembly processes to identify cost drivers- Conduct supplier quotation analysis (RFQ) and validate commercial proposals against technical assumptions- Build and maintain cost databases and parametric cost models for interior systems- Support design-to-cost (DTC) and value an...