Zoox
Principal Cost Engineer
Foster City, CA. Posted 4 months ago
The role
You will own and lead cost estimating and modeling for vehicle development. You will build cost models for vehicle components and systems and work with design teams to reduce component costs.
What you will do
- Own and lead cost estimating and modeling processes within Vehicle Development
- Lead the development and maintenance of the Vehicle Development cost database
- Develop detailed cost estimates for vehicle components and systems
- Create detailed should-cost models for vehicle components
- Serve as the subject matter expert in value engineering and should-cost modeling
- Identify cost reduction strategies and value capture opportunities
- Collaborate with design teams to optimize component costs
- Partner with Engineering to design parts with cost in mind, considering program volumes
Required qualifications
- BS or MS in Engineering
- 10+ years in Business Operations, Finance, Cost Engineering or Supply Chain
- Proven analytical and quantitative skills
- Automotive OEM experience and knowledge of vehicle systems and components
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Proficiency in Google Sheets and cost analysis tools
Nice to have
- MBA or MS in Finance
About the company
Zoox is the employer, and this role supports its Vehicle Program team. The posting does not describe the company further.