Manufacturing Launch Cost Lead

Job ID: 2019162

Career Area: Manufacturing

Position Type: Salaried

Location: Headquarters & Technology Center – Auburn Hills

48326, US

Date Posted: June 22, 2026

Brand: FCA Group

The Manufacturing Launch Cost Lead is responsible for planning and providing Manufacturing volume scenarios for Assembly plants.

These duties include:

Drive continuous improvement by collaborating with the Global Launch Cost team on process and standards

Lead coordination with MCE team to establish North American launch cost for new program initiatives

Facilitate executive-level validation meetings with senior leadership

Champion adoption of new processes by engaging and aligning MCE leads

Orchestrate cross-functional efforts, including Manufacturing Finance, for annual budgeting activities

Conduct launch cost training sessions for teams and stakeholders

Act as the primary point of contact for all North American launch cost inquiries

Develop high-level cost estimates to support make vs. buy decision-making

Creating calendar proposals based on program volume changes, potentially increasing or decreasing

Developing leadership presentations and/or proposals for current year plus one

Working with Supply Chain, MLM, Plant Production, and various other groups to assure proposals and plans are feasible and the most cost-effective way for manufacturing to operate in the current year

End of Month, End of Quarter, and End of Half will be critical to support flexible working hours to assure reports and information are completed on time

EOE/Disability/Veteran

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