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Zoox
Zoox

Principal Cost Engineer

Foster City, California, U.S.
Full-Time
On-site
$195,000 – $250,000 per year

TLDR

Own vehicle BOM cost models and guide engineering teams in optimizing components across drivetrain, thermal, chassis, and other vehicle systems.

As a Principal Cost Engineer, you will support the Vehicle Program team by taking ownership of the Vehicle BOM cost and investments.  You’ll partner with Engineering to ensure parts are designed with cost in mind while considering program volumes.  You will be working with engineering experts in several areas such as drivetrain, trim & lighting, body & closures, EE, thermal, geometric integration, chassis, vehicle attributes and homologation.  You will be an integral link to successfully developing and delivering a high-quality product to market.  

In this role, you will:

  • Own and lead the execution of cost estimating and modeling processes within Vehicle Development
  • Lead the development and maintenance of the Vehicle Development cost database to enable effective cost estimation throughout every phase of development
  • Develop detailed cost estimates for vehicle components and systems
  • Create detailed should-cost models for vehicle components, providing data-driven insights for key decisions 
  • Serve as the SME in value engineering and should cost modeling, identifying cost reduction strategies and value capture opportunities
  • Collaborate with design teams to optimize component costs

    • Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Engineering
  • 10+ years in Business Operations, Finance, Cost Engineering or Supply Chain
  • Proven analytical and quantitative skills
  • Automotive OEM experience and knowledge of vehicle systems and components
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets and cost analysis tools

    • Bonus Qualifications

  • MBA or MS in Finance

    • Benefits

    Equity Compensation

    Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)

    Health Insurance

    life insurance

    Paid Time Off

    unpaid time off

    Zoox
    Zoox

    Zoox is building a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up, coupled with the ecosystem necessary to launch this technology into urban environments. By integrating robotics, machine learning, and innovative design, Zoox is paving the way for a new era of mobility-as-a-service.

    Founded
    Founded 2014
    Employees
    500+ employees
    Industry
    Automotive
    Total raised
    $990M raised
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