Cost Estimating Analyst

Northern Engraving Corp.; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Engraving Corp. is seeking a Cost Estimator based in Wisconsin to organize cost estimation activities and analyze cost data with robust cost models.

You will work closely with Engineering and Procurement teams, examine BOM and materials costs, and drive cost optimization across regional projects. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong cost modeling.
• Experience with cost estimation for BOM, materials, processes or tooling.
• Experience with MS Excel and Power BI or similar analytics tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the cost of BOM, raw materials, processes and tooling from engineering data.
• Provide manufacturing cost estimation and business case analysis for sales.
• Establish and improve cost model and database.
• Own regional cost modeling and contribute to cost benchmarking.
• Analyze RFQ cost breakdowns and identify cost drivers.
• Support automotive mechanical design and manufacturing processes with financial insights.
• Collaborate with Engineering & Procurement during quotes to set reference cost targets.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to find best-cost solutions.

Skills

Cost estimation

BOM analysis

Analytical thinking

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Reporting to Project Senior Manager, NBHX Trim North America, the Cost Estimator will organize a cost estimation process and analyze cost data with cost model.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze the cost of BOM, raw materials, process and tooling according to engineering data
• Provide the manufacturing cost estimation and business case analysis as base for sales team.
• Establish and improve the oversee cost model and database
• Regional responsibility to build cost model and member of cost benchmarking
• Analyze cost breakdowns from supplier request for quote (RFQ) and understand all cost influent factors
• Automotive mechanical design and/or BOM, manufacturing process. Financial knowledge and skills
• Work with Engineering & Procurement teams during the new business quoting phase to establish reference cost targets
• Develop close technical relationships with suppliers to identify best cost solutions, including emerging technologies that provide cost improvements
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Power BI or related software
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field

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