Project Cost Engineer - Exhaust Sytems

Location: Hybrid – Santa Fe, Mexico City (2-3 days on-site per week)

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Project Cost Engineer to join our team in Mexico City. In this role, you will be the financial compass for our engineering projects, specializing in automotive exhaust systems . You will bridge the gap between engineering, procurement, and finance, ensuring that our projects are delivered within budget without compromising on quality or performance. This is a hybrid role based out of our Santa Fe office , requiring you to be on-site 2 to 3 days a week for collaborative planning and cross-functional meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation & Forecasting: Develop detailed, bottom-up cost estimates for new and existing exhaust system projects, including catalytic converters, mufflers, piping, and mounting hardware.
• Budget Management: Track project expenditures, analyze variances, and provide regular financial status reports to project stakeholders and senior management.
• Value Engineering: Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering teams to identify cost-reduction opportunities (VAVE) early in the product development lifecycle.
• Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with the Procurement team to analyze supplier quotes, negotiate tooling costs, and validate material cost breakdowns (steel, precious metals, etc.).
• Change Management: Evaluate the financial impact of engineering change requests (ECRs) and update cost models accordingly.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the primary cost liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Sales.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive) or a related technical field. A background blending engineering and finance is highly preferred.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of [3-5] years of experience in cost engineering, project management, or quoting within the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Specialized Knowledge: Proven, hands-on experience working directly with exhaust systems (knowledge of stamping, welding, tube bending, and precious metal markets is highly advantageous).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and familiarity with reading CAD drawings/technical blueprints.
• Languages: Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken) is required to communicate with our global teams and suppliers.
• Work Setup: Ability to commute to our Santa Fe, CDMX office 2-3 days a week.

What We Offer

• Flexible Hybrid Model: Enjoy the best of both worlds with 2-3 days in our modern Santa Fe office and the rest of the week working from home.
• Competitive Compensation: [Insert salary range or state "Competitive base salary"] plus annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: [List key benefits, e.g., major medical insurance, grocery vouchers (vales de despensa), savings fund (fondo de ahorro), and above-law vacation days].
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning within a global company.