ED&T Auditor

As a Supplier Cost Auditor, you will play a critical role in optimizing engineering investments and driving financial excellence across product development programs.

You will partner closely with engineering, purchasing, finance, and external suppliers to audit Engineering, Design & Testing (ED&T) expenditures, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and industry-leading cost efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive audits of supplier invoices and cost submissions for Engineering, Design & Testing (ED&T) and engineering change authorizations to ensure accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Purchasing, Product Development, and Finance teams to resolve billing discrepancies and manage critical cost dependencies.
• Collaborate directly with external suppliers to foster strong working relationships, improve audit readiness, and enhance compliance with billing standards.
• Analyze audit metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and throughput data to identify cost-saving trends and continuous process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and deliver clear audit findings, executive report-outs, and data-backed recommendations for senior leadership and governance reviews.
• Benchmark industry best practices and leverage modern auditing tools and methodologies to continuously elevate cost-management standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 3 to 5 years of experience in cost auditing, supplier cost management, technical procurement, or product development finance.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis using Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas) and familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) or financial auditing systems.
• Strong analytical and systemic problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex cost data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.