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Cost Engineer - CKM Materials Specialist

  • Localização
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Agendar Full time
  • Postou

Descrição

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

The Materials Cost Knowledge Management Specialist at General Motors develops and maintains raw materials cost standards for the PPCO team's estimations. These standards align with market trends and suppliers to achieve optimal material costs.

The role involves extensive research and creative master data development, guiding materials engineering and purchasing teams to reduce complexity and consolidate cost-effective solutions. Acting as a liaison, the specialist creates proactive processes to manage material costs, engaging early in the material release timeline.

Candidates need a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material specifications, and experience in statistical and data analytics methodologies. Collaboration with internal teams and external software suppliers is essential, requiring effective relationships with IT, cost estimation, and value chain engineering teams.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct extensive research from internal and external sources to develop efficient databases.

  • Guide materials engineering and purchasing teams to reduce complexity and consolidate cost-effective solutions.

  • Act as a liaison between materials engineering and purchasing teams, creating proactive processes for managing material costs.

  • Understand the materials ecosystem and design tools to enhance team collaboration and efficiency.

  • Validate raw material and manufacturing standards using statistical and data analytics methodologies.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external software suppliers.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

[Additional Description]

Your Skills & Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

  • 5 years of experience in automotive cost estimating, manufacturing, product design/engineering, purchasing, materials engineering or related.

  • Ability to analyze and organize large amounts of data.

  • Experience with MS Excel.

  • Strong understanding of production processes, suppliers’ cost structures, and cost modeling.

  • Awareness of raw material industry trends.

  • Capacity to manage multiple projects autonomously.

  • Skills to lead change, resolve conflicts, and influence without direct authority.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficiency in analytical and business intelligence tools.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Knowledge in statistical and data analytics methodologies

  • Proficiency in SQL, Excel VBA, Python, and Power BI.

  • Ability to use commercially available cost estimation software

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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Adaptações (EUA e Canadá)

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