The Cost Estimator analyzes product specifications and then applies specialized knowledge of methodologies, techniques, and processes to determine labor, material and other direct and indirect costs involved in procurement and production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This individual will be responsible for costing metals products for various regional operations and all aspects of cost management for all OEM’s and developing new business.
• Coordinates with engineering, operations, and the tooling groups to standardize the company’s efforts regarding manufacturing and design from a cost perspective.
• Provides support to Program Management with respect to issues concerning advanced product engineering, manufacturing, production stamping, die processes, assembly processes, and customer cost evaluations.
• If not supplied by customer, can determine part weights and raw material assumptions
• If not defined by the customer, can determine manufacturing processes required to produce product and collaborates with advanced manufacturing engineering to solidify assumptions.
• Aligns with purchasing to provide targets and secure supplier pricing.
• Works to support rate development activities in line with company objectives and best practices.
• Updates cost model, applying profit mark up, to determine the recommended selling price for review with Management.
• Confers with design and manufacturing engineers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Maintains data in information system or databases.
• Interfaces directly with the Executive Leadership Team to communicate results and support business decisions from a calculated point of view.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support continuous improvement and evolution of company objectives.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Finance (MBA is a plus).
• 3+ years of experience in a related position in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of work experience in Automotive Industry.
• Must have welded assembly and metal stamping experience.
• Metals and mechanisms experience in automotive seating is highly valued.
• Experience with tool builds, troubleshooting, and tool follow up is preferred.

Competencies

• Strong math and computer skills.
• Creating and maintaining cost models.
• Stamping tool & gage estimating.
• Ability to develop and interpret welding process flows (laser, MIG, resistance).
• Strong knowledge in metal forming and joining processes (i.e., stamping, tube bending, welding, etc.).
• Ability to assess manufacturing feasibility.
• Ability to read drawings and STP files.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel (VBA experience is a plus).
• Ability to manage ambiguity successfully.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not have direct reports.

Travel

Up to 15%

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and at times will be required to enter manufacturing facilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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