As a Cost Engineer at Zoox, you will support the Vehicle Program team by taking ownership of the vehicle Bill of Materials cost and investments. You will partner with engineering teams across the entire Vehicle Development organization to ensure every component is designed with cost, quality and scalability in mind. Your work will directly influence program decisions and ensure Zoox can deliver world-class technology at the right value.
In this role, you will:
Own detailed cost modeling and “should-cost” estimates for Vehicle Development using tools like aPrioriPartner with Vehicle Engineering teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction Track program costs in relation to targets, budgets and business cases throughout the development processProvide cost insights to support program gates, reviews and decision-making for trade-offsAnalyze how engineering changes, materials and processes impact the overall cost of the vehicleQualifications
BS or MS in Engineering At least 6 years of experience in Cost Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business OperationsProven analytical skills with experience in cost modeling and estimation Knowledge of vehicle systems and components, with experience at an automotive OEM and/or Tier 1 supplierExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesBonus Qualifications
MBA or MS in FinanceExperience with SAP S/4Hana, Anaplan or similar cost analysis tools.Familiarity with Polarion, Jira and Confluence
