Cost Manager

Horse Powertrain

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of automotive cost management experience (preferably in powertrain)
  • Strong understanding of engine/transmission systems and cost structures
  • Proven track record in program cost control and optimization
  • Advanced analytical skills and MS Office proficiency
  • Strong business acumen with attention to detail
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in Chinese is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Drive cost excellence across engine and transmission programs
  • Own full lifecycle cost management for engine and transmission programs
  • Define and track cost targets down to subsystem level
  • Monitor cost performance and analyze variances
  • Lead cross-functional cost optimization initiatives
  • Implement and enhance cost control processes and tools
  • Drive Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering initiatives
  • Build and maintain a structured cost database

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Dynamic and collaborative international environment
  • Employee appreciation and rewards
  • Occasional travel to other company sites
  • Work in a company with a strong heritage in powertrain solutions
Full Job Description
What you will be doing

Drive end-to-end cost excellence across engine and transmission programs by embedding robust cost control, enabling data-driven decisions, and unlocking sustainable value across the North American business.
  • Own full lifecycle cost management for engine and transmission programs
  • Define, cascade, and track cost targets down to subsystem level
  • Monitor cost performance, analyze variances, and drive corrective actions
  • Lead cross-functional cost optimization initiatives (R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance)
  • Implement and enhance cost control processes, tools, and methodologies
  • Drive Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives
  • Build and maintain a reliable, structured cost database
  • Provide actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions


What we're looking for
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of automotive cost management experience (powertrain preferred)
  • Strong understanding of engine/transmission systems and cost structures
  • Proven track record in program cost control and optimization
  • Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office
  • Strong business acumen with high attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
  • Fluent in English; Chinese is a plus


Department Procurement Locations Southfield

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