Lifecycle Cost Analyst · Ford Motor Company

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:15:02 GMT
Engineering

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn · $72,480-$162,120 · hybrid

In this position, you will support program teams to manage Material Cost over the lifecycle of the program. You will exercise and advocate for our Cost Culture within the company, with emphasis on the Don't Over-Design, Don't Over-Content, and Don't Over-Pay Methodology.

Your responsibilities will include attending, contributing, and supporting Program forums such as the PST, CPE DF, Finance PAT to represent the Material Cost Attribute, sharing cost information, cascading, and communicating information to cross-functional teams.

You will also prepare for and support the Advanced Cost (ACT) workshops in the early phases of program development to determine cost targets by commodity and part that support the Target Income Statement for cost and target upload into FEDE.

Additionally, you will investigate and close out material cost opportunities coming from ACT workshops, working to optimize cost using a Systems approach through leading the To4 discussions.

You will utilize the suite of digital ecosystem tools managed by Global Total Cost to document efficient cost start points, physical content, and sourcing changes, competitive benchmarks, Optimal Cost Estimates, etc.

You will create ad-hoc What-If Cost Studies to support strategic and tactical decision-making.

Able to help resolve any problems or issues that may arise. Ability to integrate, consolidate, and manage multiple projects.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Advanced English communication proficiency, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats.

5+ years of proven experience within Automotive Product Development, with a strong understanding of vehicle programs and industry standards.

Comprehensive understanding of the Global Product Development System (GPDS) and the ability to manage and track Program Timing milestones.

Foundational understanding of program financial health, including the ability to interpret and analyze program income statements.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data analysis, pivot tables, and complex formulas) to support program tracking and reporting.

Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on clear, concise, and effective stakeholder management.

A proactive approach to identifying potential timing risks or financial discrepancies.

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or a Master’s in Engineering Management.

Data Visualization: Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau to report on program health.

Project Management Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) or CAPM certification is highly desirable.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Experience leading or coordinating large-scale projects involving diverse teams (Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Marketing).

Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify timing or financial risks early and propose data-driven mitigation strategies.

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more.

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.

Tuition assistance.

Established and active employee resource groups.

Paid time off for individual and team community service.

A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6 to 8 and ranges from $72,480 to $162,120.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.