[Remote] Senior Manufacturing Cost Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lear Corporation is a leading automotive technology company known for its innovation and commitment to excellence. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Cost Engineer who will be responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing cost models to support various operational activities within a JIT automotive seating environment.ResponsibilitiesDevelop manufacturing cost estimates and cost models to support customer quotations and new business opportunitiesCreate detailed cost estimations for labor, equipment, overhead, and capital assumptions for new program launchesSupport program teams with cost evaluations related to engineering changes, launch activities, and operational improvementsPartner with Operations and Industrial Engineering to validate labor standards, cycle times, and plant capacity assumptionsSupport capital planning activities, including ROI analysis and equipment justificationMonitor actual manufacturing performance versus quoted assumptions and identify gaps and corrective actionsSupport continuous improvement activities across seating assembly operationsSkillsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field with education and/or experience in finance4+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or cost engineering within the automotive industryStrong understanding of labor standards, manufacturing processes, and cost modeling methodologiesExperience with program launches, customer quotations, and capital equipment analysisAdvanced Excel skills required; Foundry and Power BI experience preferredAbility to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, finance, and commercial teamsExperience supporting automotive seating, interiors, or high-volume assembly operationsTier 1 automotive supplier experienceJIT/JIS manufacturing environmentSeating assembly, metal structures, foam, trim, or final assembly operationsLean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiativesCompany OverviewThe Lear Corporation is a Fortune 500 company with world-class products designed, It was founded in 1917, and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://lear.com.