Cost Engineer - Chassis (Suspension & Frames)
Company: Stellantis
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Cost Engineer (Chassis) develops direct material costs and
tooling investments for Suspension & Frame components using
activity-based costing methodology while working from bill of
materials, drawings and/or samples. Cost Engineer responsibilities
will include use of Stellantis component cost methodologies and
processes to develop, analyze, and provide guidance for cost
convergence to internal stakeholders. The Chassis-Suspension &
Frames Cost Engineer will assist the worldwide teams with technical
cost evaluation services to estimate component costs for projects
in advanced through serial life cycle phases. An ability to be
agile, curious, and an engaging cross functional teammate is
required to support cost evaluation activities within a global
organization. Key deliverables: Development of component costs for
new programs (“cost engineering estimate” at initial concept;
“should cost calculation” through bottom-up approach for new &
modified purchased components based on the ‘how it’s made’
manufacturing process) Provide Engineering support during vehicle
development phase for target achievement (Design to Cost)
Development of tooling costs for new programs Provide purchasing
support during supplier negotiations through gap analysis of
supplier’s price breakdown detail Provide Engineering with support
during the vehicle development phase for target achievement (Design
to Cost) Support of the Global Cost Initiative and World Wide
Component Cost comparisons/studies. Support of Benchmarking and
Value Optimization (VO) activities including support of serial life
should cost requests The Cost Engineer works closely with
Engineering, Buyer, other CTPC functions, Finance and supplier
representatives Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Research relevant market trends, industrial standards, and
innovations Perform Competitive Benchmarking and suggest value
optimization ideas to programs to ensure the competitiveness of
Stellantis solutions Identify potential cost optimization
opportunities and support company technical cost reduction
activities. This may include periodic Supplier visits to maintain &
improve internal know-how of manufacturing processes & best
practices Provide global component cost comparison analysis by
working within the Cost Engineering community
Keywords: Stellantis, Cleveland , Cost Engineer - Chassis (Suspension & Frames), Engineering , Auburn Hills, Ohio
