Senior/Staff Cost Engineer

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Foster City, CA, USA
In-Office
195K-250K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Design • Manufacturing
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Lead vehicle Bill of Materials cost estimating and should-cost modeling. Maintain vehicle development cost database, create detailed component/system cost estimates, drive value engineering, identify cost reduction opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to optimize component design for cost and program volumes.
Summary Generated by Built In

As a Senior 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

Skills Required

  • 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
  • MBA or MS in Finance

Zoox Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zoox and has not been reviewed or approved by Zoox.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare is extensive, with broad medical and vision options, company‑paid disability coverage, and multiple mental‑health resources. Feedback suggests coverage breadth and auxiliary programs support a wide range of needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Family supports include paid parental leave, additional pregnancy disability time, fertility coverage, and adoption/surrogacy assistance. Backup care and family‑oriented programs further reinforce support across life stages.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Day‑to‑day perks are robust, including free daily meals, fitness subsidies, commuter support, and on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits enhance convenience and workplace experience, especially for office‑based roles.

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The Company
HQ: Foster City, CA
2,900 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.

Why Work With Us

At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.

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