zooxSan Mateo, CA
Senior/Staff Cost Engineer
$195,000 - $250,000 a year
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Senior/Staff Cost Engineer
zooxSan Mateo, CA
17 days ago
$195,000 - $250,000 a year
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle ManufacturingMotor Vehicle Metal StampingMotor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
Apply for this role →Foster City, CAVehicle Development – Vehicle Development /Full-time /On-site As a Senior Cost Engineer, you will support the Vehicle Program team by taking ownership of the Vehicle BOM cost and investments. You'll partner with Engineering to ensure parts are designed with cost in mind while considering program volumes. You will be working with engineering experts in several areas such as drivetrain, trim & lighting, body & closures, EE, thermal, geometric integration, chassis, vehicle attributes and homologation. You will be an integral link to successfully developing and delivering a high-quality product to market.
In this role, you will:
- Own and lead the execution of cost estimating and modeling processes within Vehicle Development
- Lead the development and maintenance of the Vehicle Development cost database to enable effective cost estimation throughout every phase of development
- Develop detailed cost estimates for vehicle components and systems
- Create detailed should-cost models for vehicle components, providing data-driven insights for key decisions Serve as the SME in value engineering and should cost modeling, identifying cost reduction strategies and value capture opportunities
- Collaborate with design teams to optimize component costs
Qualifications:
- BS or MS in Engineering 10+ years in Business Operations, Finance, Cost Engineering or Supply ChainProven 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
- Bonus QualificationsMBA or MS in Finance$195,000 - $250,000 a year
Base Salary RangeThere are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package.
The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Level
Lead
Salary
$195,000 - $250,000 a year
Location
San Mateo, CA
Occupation
Cost Estimators
Industry
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Posted
17 days ago