| Location | Auburn Hills, MI |
This position is responsible for:
Supporting the Vehicle Cost Manager (Serial Life) in executing PCS/TPC and program economics deliverables for assigned vehicle programs
Building and maintaining cost models, trackers, and reconciliations (including component-level targets and cost-to-target gaps)
Performing bill of material (EBOM) reviews, part break-out, and system/subsystem rollups to identify cost drivers and changes by model year
Partnering with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Purchasing, MGA/Plant, S&M, FP&A) to validate assumptions, resolve data issues, and align on targets
Maintaining data quality and version control across tools and repositories; documenting assumptions and changes to support traceability
What You Will Learn:
How PCS, TPC, and program cost targets are developed, tracked, and reported
How to interpret and use EBOM/STV data to perform rollups and analyze deltas
Vehicle systems/subsystems content and how design, sourcing, and manufacturing decisions impact cost
Professional communication and story-telling with data for management reviews
What This Role Will Prepare You For:
Senior Analyst / Lead Analyst roles in Product Cost, Program Finance, or Vehicle Cost Engineering
Program cost leadership assignments (vehicle line, platform, or commodity)
Broader controllership and business case roles supporting product development and sourcing
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering (ABET preferred), or related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
Experience in automotive finance, product cost, program management, engineering, purchasing, or analytical roles
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and ability to build clear, auditable models
Strong communication skills (written and oral) and ability to prepare concise, management-ready summaries
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional partners
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with costing, BOM, or sourcing systems/tools (e.g., EBOM & STV, Cost Service Tool/Checkbook, Fastcar2,
QlikSense, GST, PentaSAP)
Understanding of vehicle systems/subsystems and ability to translate technical content into cost impacts
Advanced user in MS Office suite. Excel (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts), Co-pilot, Powerpoint
PowerPoint proficiency and experience creating executive-ready decks and clear narrative summaries
Experience supporting forecast/budget processes and/or tooling and variable cost estimating
Experience working in a fast-paced environment; proactive, detail-oriented, and continuous improvement mindset