What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Engineer position at Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group?
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in automotive product development or VAVE/cost engineering.
• Strong understanding of automotive systems: Underbody and exhaust parts. Excellent knowledh of sheet metal part design
• Experience with manufacturing processes (Stamping , welding, part assembly).
• Knowledge of cost breakdown and should-cost analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, NX) and PLM systems.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Familiarity with Ford systems and processes (GPDS, WERS, AIMS).
• Strong supplier collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Experience in teardown benchmarking and cost workshops.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Cost optimization mindset
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Underbody parts design
• Experience with manufacturing processes stamping welding
• Knowledge of cost breakdown and should-cost analysis.