We are currently seeking a Cost Estimator to support the Supply Chain Organization in all vehicle manufacturing commodities. The Cost Estimator will play a key role in providing product costs, process costs and cost driver analysis. This will ensure accurate, plausible should-be piece cost and tooling cost.

You Will:

• Bring in depth technical knowledge and know-how of product processes and mechanics to drive should-be cost modelling
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Finance and Operations to provide defendable cost estimating support for existing, changing and new parts throughout the complete vehicle
• Identify and build Cost Driver Models to assist in design and purchasing activities
• Develop robust Cost Models to determine should-be costs across all commodities and for both green and brown sights
• Promote and Support Design-to-Cost activities in early product development cycles
• Develop defendable models for ground-up estimating of production tools
• Collect and maintain key cost driver data including raw materials, production labor, machine rates, process parameters, SG&A and Engineering

You Bring:

• Curiosity. This is a position that will require build from scratch thinking in a fast-paced environment
• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or finance discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing costing of one or more of the following: Tooling, Interiors, Injection Molding, Thermoforming, A-Surface Finishings, Assemblies or Glazing a plus
• Expertise in Excel based modeling that is understandable and defendable, building detailed benchmark and what-if models for piece cost, tooling and engineering
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities

• Ability to deep-dive costs from both a top-down and bottom-up approach
• Experience in the Automotive Industry is a plus
• Flexibility in work schedule is required (to include evenings and weekends, as needed)