Mechanical Engineer – Tariff & Cost Recovery Execution

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Tariff & Cost Recovery Execution
Location:  Novi (USA), MI / Maumee, OH

The Mechanical Engineer – Tariff & Cost Recovery Execution will support tariff mitigation and cost recovery activities for OEM programs by combining mechanical engineering knowledge (forging, casting, BOMs, part costing) with commercial, compliance, and data driven execution.
The role requires close coordination with cross functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Compliance, Finance) and OEM facing counterparts to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant tariff claim submissions aligned with customer commercial expectations and Dana’s financial performance metrics.
Engineering & Cost Support
Apply mechanical engineering knowledge in forging and casting processes to support part cost understanding, BOM accuracy, and material content validation.
Review and validate part level data, including piece price, material composition, and manufacturing process relevance for tariff and cost recovery calculations.
Support BOM accuracy initiatives by identifying engineering data gaps, inconsistencies, or incorrect material/process assumptions and working with design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to resolve them.
Tariff & Claim Execution
Support execution of monthly tariff mitigation and cost recovery activities, including RVC% identification, reconciliation of import data, and validation of broker provided 7501 and Commercial Invoice documentation.
Populate and maintain Ford specific claim templates to calculate recoverable tariffs based on validated engineering data, commercial invoice pricing, and applicable tariff percentages.
Maintain and manage master data files used for quarterly OEM tariff submissions by integrating engineering inputs, broker documentation, Power BI outputs, and internal cost data.
Cross Functional & Compliance Coordination
Coordinate with Compliance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and external customs brokers to obtain required import documentation and ensure engineering data aligns with trade compliance requirements.
Support process improvements that improve data traceability, audit readiness, and reduction of manual effort across tariff claim workflows.
Provide clear updates on claim status, exceptions, engineering driven discrepancies, Tier 2 impacts, and quarterly submission readiness.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to development and continuous improvement of templates, trackers, and reporting tools used for tariff claims and cost recovery.
Assist in defining future state processes that increase automation, data visibility, and scalability of tariff mitigation strategies.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (mandatory).
2–6 years of experience in automotive or manufacturing environments with exposure to forging and casting processes.
Experience working with BOMs, part costing, material data, supplier documentation, or manufacturing process validation.
Exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, cost engineering, or compliance linked engineering roles is preferred.
Technical Skills & Tools
Strong understanding of forging and casting manufacturing processes, material behavior, and cost drivers.
Working knowledge of BOM structures, part pricing, and engineering change impacts.
Proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, lookups, data analysis); Power BI exposure is a plus.
Ability to analyze and reconcile engineering, commercial, and compliance data across multiple sources.