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Senior Seating Cost Engineer (Detroit)Capgemini Engineering • Detroit, MI, United States
Senior Seating Cost Engineer (Detroit)

Senior Seating Cost Engineer (Detroit)

Capgemini Engineering • Detroit, MI, United States
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Job Title : Senior Seating Cost Engineer

Location : Detroit Area, MI (Hybrid)

Fulltime permanent role with Capgemini Engineering

About the job youre considering :

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Seating Cost Engineer to support OEM programs across various commodities including Steel Stamping, Steel Welding, Plastic Injection, Foam Manufacturing, and Seating Trim (PVC, PU, Leather).

The role focuses on cost estimation, analysis, and optimization for seating systems while ensuring collaboration with global cost engineering teams to drive alignment and share best practices.

Your Role :

1. Cost Calculation & Forecasting

  • Develop and validate detailed cost models for seating components across manufacturing processes.
  • Perform target setting, design cost estimation, and program elongation analysis.
  • Evaluate design changes and their impact on cost and manufacturability.
  • Analyze supplier quotes and manufacturing data to ensure accuracy and competitiveness.

2. Cost Optimization & Partner Support

  • Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities through sourcing and technical collaboration.
  • Support negotiation, claims analysis (inflation, price, volume), and transformation initiatives.
  • Conduct teardown studies and competitor analysis to establish benchmark cost baselines.
  • Coordinate globally to align cost assumptions and share economic insights.
  • 3. Knowledge Reinforcement & Continuous Improvement

  • Support global data collection, cost driver analysis, and ECO updates.
  • Lead or contribute to cost improvement projects and time reduction initiatives.
  • Promote technical-economic skill development within the cost engineering community.
  • Key Metrics / KPIs

  • Achievement of Target vs. Completion Cost
  • Cost Reduction Opportunities ($M)
  • Gap-to-Cost (%)
  • Your skills and experience

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in automotive seating engineering or cost estimation
  • Experience with cost engineering software (e.g., aPriori, Costimator).
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials in seating systems.
  • Proficiency in cost modeling tools and techniques.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills using Microsoft tools.
  • Experience working with OEMs and cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with global supplier base and cost structures.
  • Knowledge of CAD tools and engineering drawings.
  • Life at Capgemini

    Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career.

    For eligible employees, we offer :

    Flexible work

    Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs.

    Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan

    Paid time off and paid holidays.

    Paid parental leave.

    Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation

    Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child / elder care and tutoring.

    Mentoring, coaching, and learning programs

    Employee Resource Groups

    Disaster Relief

    About Capgemini Engineering

    World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has more than 55,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities & Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.

    Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of 22 billion.

    Get the Future You Want | www.capgemini.com

    Disclaimer

    Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity / expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

    This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and / or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

    Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

    Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http : / / www.capgemini.com / resources / equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law

    Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and / or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.

    Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.

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