Cost Estimator

Other; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company seeks a Cost Estimator to create program cost estimates for exhaust aftertreatment systems and to assist purchasing in negotiating part costs. The role includes validating cost models, supporting engineering in early design with rough estimates, and aiding sales with cost breakdowns and claims.

Requires a B.S. in engineering, 3+ years in cost estimation, 4+ years in manufacturing (prefer automotive), and strong Excel skills with CAD/measurement tool familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cost estimation or closely related.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Ability to read manufacturing layouts and component drawings.
• Understand math models for component costing.
• Travel domestically up to 15%.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Knowledge with measuring and design programs (e.g. Forming Suit, Catia).

Responsibilities

• Create and review cost estimates for exhaust aftertreatment systems including all internal and external components.
• Creation of cost estimates for new business and engineering changes.
• Attend and participate in internal and external cost optimization workshops.
• Ensure calculation model reflects the most recent information.
• Validate and maintain cost models and base data.
• Create target costs for procurement parts.
• Transfer and challenge manufacturing data provided for programs.
• Ensure completeness of bill of material as well as the complete cost estimation.
• Support Product Engineering in the early design phase with rough estimates, to help guide PE to the most cost efficient design.
• Support Sales during the creation of Cost Break downs and Customer claims using our internal cost models
• Actively support Sales team during claim and pricing negotiations at the customer location where needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Read drawings

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Forming Suit

Catia

Job description

Objective of the Position

Creates all program related cost estimates for new business, service parts and engineering changes. Also creates targets and assists purchasing in negotiating piece cost for purchased parts.

Main Duties

• Create and review cost estimates for exhaust after treatment systems including all internal and external components.
• Creation of cost estimates for new business and engineering changes.
• Attend and participate in internal and external cost optimization workshops.
• Ensure calculation model reflects the most recent information.
• Validate and maintain cost models and base data.
• Create target costs for procurement parts.
• Transfer and challenge manufacturing data provided for programs.
• Ensure completeness of bill of material as well as the complete cost estimation.
• Support Product Engineering (PE) in the early design phase with rough estimates, to help guide PEto the most cost efficient design.
• Support Sales during the creation of Cost Break downs and Customer claims using our internal cost models
• Actively support Sales team during claim and pricing negotiations at the customer location where needed.

Requirement Profile

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cost estimation or closely related.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working for a manufacturing sector preferably automotive.
• Must be able to read and understand manufacturing layouts and component drawings
• Understand math models for component costing
• Ability to travel domestically by car or plane (up to 15% travel)
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel.
• Preferably knowledge with measuring and design programs (e.g. Forming Suit, Catia, ...)

Technical Expertise

• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements and projections.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
• Completes projects on time and budget
• Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.
• Experience with AI based Cost estimation software desired