Cost Engineer – Stampings & Welded Assemblies

Ford · Naucalpan de Juarez, MEX · hybrid Ford of Mexico is seeking a Cost Engineer – Stampings & Welded Assemblies in Naucalpan de Juarez, MEX, Mexico. This is a hybrid role. As a Cost Engineer, you will serve as the financial conscience of vehicle programs by developing, analyzing, and validating should-cost models, piece-part costing, and total cost of ownership analyses across components, systems, and full vehicle programs. Responsibilities: Develop, analyze, and validate should-cost models, piece-part costing, and total cost of ownership analyses. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to uncover cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality, safety, or performance. Build detailed cost breakdowns and benchmarking analyses to equip negotiators with the insight needed to secure the best value from the supply base. Conduct competitive teardown and benchmarking studies to compare materials, manufacturing processes, and design choices. Build and defend should-cost models from the ground up to validate supplier quotes and strengthen negotiation leverage. Bridge finance and engineering, acting as the translator between technical teams and business leaders. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, or related degree. 3+ years of work experience with automotive suppliers or any other OEM. Cost analysis or manufacturing cost engineering experience, automotive or manufacturing industry strongly preferred. Solid knowledge and experience in Manufacturing Processes. Understanding of main concepts of Lean Manufacturing. Advanced English. User level for Teamcenter or any other viewer for viewing 2D Drawings or 3D Models; CATIA. Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Data analytics. Your Operating System: Ability to work in a globally culturally diverse team. Effective & Clear communication, presentation skills. Leadership, learning agility, proactivity, preventive approach, adaptability under ambiguity, results-driven mindset & Curiosity. A sharp analytical mind paired with the communication skills to make complex cost data accessible to cross-functional teams. Precision Under Pressure, program deadlines don't wait for perfect data. Teamwork and interpersonal skills particularly to deal positively with multiple simultaneous competing priorities from different stakeholders. Bias Toward Action, don't just flag a cost problem , you bring options, trade-offs, and a recommendation.