Cost Planning Co-op (FT 1-year assignment)

JTEKT North America Corporation; Morristown (TN); Sur place; USD 15 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

JTEKT Automotive North America is seeking a Cost Planning Co-op for Jan 2027–Dec 2027. The role supports the Steering and Driveline Segment with quotation, cost planning and cost control activities, and may lead benchmarking or special projects.

The position requires pursuing a degree in Engineering or Business, with strong PC skills and the ability to read drawings. Travel is anticipated about 10–20% of the time.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Experience in the automotive and/or manufacturing environment would be beneficial, but not required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsabilités

• Support Product Managers and Cost Analysts with RFQ’s, cost plans, cost control, and other key activities.
• Create, manage, and update “Should Be” Cost Models for components and processes; develop cost drivers and calculations.
• Create, manage, and update Cost Databases for components and processes; develop cost tables and drivers.
• Support or lead departmental projects related to benchmarking, quoting, cost reduction, etc.

Connaissances

PC skills

Reading drawings

Communication

Planning

Analytical

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business

Outils

Excel

Word

Access

Description du poste

Cost Planning Co-op

Jan. 2027 - Dec. 2027

JTEKT Automotive North America

Cost Planning - Steering

Vonore and/or Morristown, TN

FT - Non-Exempt

Summary/Purpose

This individual’s primary responsibilities will be to support the Steering and Driveline Segment organization with quotation, cost planning, and cost control activities. This person will also assist or lead various other benchmarking or special projects.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities

• Support Product Managers and Cost Analysts with RFQ’s, cost plans, cost control, and other key activities.
• Create, manage, and update “Should Be” Cost Models for various components and processes. Includes reviewing drawings, developing cost drivers and calculations using various analytical tools, testing/validating integrity with various departments, and then utilizing these Cost Models for quote estimating.
• Create, manage, and update Cost Databases for various components and processes. Includes developing cost tables, developing cost drivers, testing/validating integrity, and then utilizing these Cost Databases for quote estimating.
• Support/lead various departmental projects related to benchmarking, quoting, cost reduction, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong PC skills using Windows, including proficiency with Excel, Word and Access.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated and possess excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a participative management environment and maintain a drive for accomplishment of responsibilities.
• Knowledge and/or interest in automobiles would be a plus.

Education and Experience

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Business.
• Experience in the automotive and/or manufacturing environment would be beneficial, but not required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 10-20% of time.

Employee may perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.