Cost Estimator

Why Join Ford of Mexico?

Celebrating over 100 years of legacy in Mexico, we are more than just a business we are a vibrant, collaborative community of over 14,000 innovators shaping the global future of transportation. At Ford, we build what matters, grow where it counts, and drive progress with heart. Whether you are collaborating at our state-of-the-art Global Technology and Business Center (GTBC) or manufacturing iconic, award-winning vehicles in our world-class plants, you will find a culture evolving together, built on trust, passion, and shared purpose. Here, your work moves people forward, and your growth is personal. Join us, and let’s build what’s next together.

In this position... 

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

Cost Estimating (CE) is a function of Global Material Cost as part of Product Development.

Behind every vehicle that rolls off the line are a thousand decisions about cost, value, and efficiency, decisions that determine whether an idea becomes an affordable, profitable, world-class product.

We're looking for a Cost Engineer who doesn't just crunch numbers, but who sees the story behind them: the supplier negotiation that saved program millions, the material substitution that improved margin without compromising quality, the forecast that gave leadership the confidence to greenlight the next big launch.

If you're the kind of person who gets energized by solving complex puzzles, who can translate spreadsheets into strategy, and who wants your analysis to directly influence vehicles driven by millions of people — this role was built for you.

What you'll do...

• Serve as the financial conscience of vehicle programs by developing, analyzing, and validating should-cost models, piece-part costing, and total cost of ownership analyses for Brake Lines & Tubes and Brake Hoses components, as well as related tooling, design changes, capital investment, and program volume changes.
• Turn data into actionable decisions, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to uncover cost-reduction opportunities for underbody brake components without compromising quality, safety, or performance.
• Shape supplier strategy by building detailed cost breakdowns and benchmarking analyses for brake lines, tubes, and hoses that equip negotiators with the insight needed to secure the best value from the supply base.
• Challenge the status quo through competitive teardown and benchmarking studies, physically and analytically disassembling competitor vehicles and brake components to compare materials, manufacturing processes, and design choices—then presenting clear, defensible cost comparisons that shape design decisions before they are locked in.
• Build and defend should-cost models from the ground up (materials, labor, tooling, overhead, logistics) for Ford-purchased brake parts to validate supplier quotes and strengthen negotiation leverage, while running head-to-head cost-technology comparisons (e.g., different materials or manufacturing methods) to guide engineering toward the best total-cost solution.
• Bridge finance and engineering as part of the Underbody Cost Estimation team, acting as the translator between technical teams and business leaders to ensure all stakeholders understand the cost implications of design and sourcing decisions for brake lines, tubes, and hoses—including through participation in GEMBA activities to benchmark supplier processes.

• Bachelor of Industrial Engineering or similar.
• English advanced.
• Manufacturing processes knowledge (Tube Fabrication, Hose Extrusion, Plastic Injection, Steel Stamping, Plating, Coating, Brazing, Final Assembly)
• Capable of interpreting technical drawings (ED&T) and 3D visualization models.

Others: Lean Manufacturing principles and Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills are desired.

Additional Skills:

Team working mindset, data driven, analytical, proactive, effective communication.

Ford of Mexico is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or disability status.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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