1105 Interior Cost Engineer Powertrain

at  ALTEN MXICO

ALTEN México is part of the ALTEN Group, a global leader in engineering and technology consulting, dedicated to providing innovative solutions across diverse sectors, including Automotive, Energy, and Aerospace. Our extensive experience and a team of over 250 talented professionals empower us to deliver high-quality engineering services tailored to the needs of our clients.
We are currently seeking an Interior Cost Engineer - Powertrain to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing cost structures and supporting the financial aspects of powertrain projects, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the development process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Process, Mechanical Engineering, Business with automotive strong experience
• IE2/MED - 3 to 5 years
• Powertrain electric motors (both ASM (Asynchronous Motors) and PSM (Permanent Synchronous Motors) = Sistema de propulsión = In a car, a powertrain consists of the engine or motor and its internal components, such as the energy storage system, transmission and driveshaft.
• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience in developing EDD (Engineering Design & Development) variable and/or tooling costs for automotive components.
• Manufacturing costing
• Solid technical knowledge in iron & aluminum casting, forging, machining, turning, grinding, stamping, MIG welding and final assembly.
• Knowledge in BOM’s
• Ability to transform manufacturing processes into specific costs
• Is a PLUS:
• Basic knowledge of forming tools and fixtures knowledge and their related costs
• Advanced or advanced intermediate English, able to communicate fluently at a technical level, with the ability to interpret and write documentation.

• The Cost Engineer will be responsible to develop technical variable and tooling costs for Engine and adapted Engine components and systems using activity-based costing methodologies while working from BOM (Bill of Materials), drawings and/or samples. The selected candidate provides subject matter expertise to support engineering and purchasing at working levels and to executive leadership through all development phases. The Engineer must be curious, persistent and innovative. The Engineer must have the ability to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate EDD (Engineering Design & Development), Additionally, the Engineer needs to be able to interact with the team in Design to Cost initiatives and benchmarking. piece cost and tooling cost. The selected candidate must have an understanding of the elements of piece cost and investment for various manufacturing processes typical for the production of assigned Driveline commodities.