Senior Automotive Cost Estimator & BOM Lead

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation seeks a Lead Cost Estimating Analyst at its World Headquarters in Detroit, MI. You will drive cost estimation for automotive programs, coordinating with Procurement and Finance to ensure accurate, timely business cases.

The role requires deep experience in manufacturing cost analysis (casting, stamping, machining) and strong knowledge of design changes, volume, and BOM impacts. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 7+ years of professional experience or advanced degree with 5+ years; or 10+ years in manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of automotive powertrain products and manufacturing methods preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in casting, stamping, machining and related categories.
• Understanding of financial metrics (GP, NPV, Payback, IRR, EBITDA).
• Willingness to travel to plant and supplier sites (~5%).

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Procurement Category Management and Finance to drive cost efficiency and coordination for creating multiple business cases.
• Create, compile, and present procurement pricing for new sourcing opportunities and design changes.
• Layout price drivers for components under scenarios like design changes and volume fluctuations.
• Represent Procurement in cross-functional team meetings to ensure proper cost components are accurate.
• Provide reporting on cost drivers to support financial decision making.
• Analyze data such as volume changes and BOM changes to inform cost estimates.
• Interpret product requirements to support preliminary cost creation for multi-functional teams.
• Evaluate cost changes for processes (castings, stamping, machining) and tooling investments.
• Coordinate multiple Cost Requests within Procurement and prioritize by timing and criticality.
• Organize supply base pricing to maintain competitiveness for future opportunities.

Skills

BA/BS + 7+ yrs experience

Advanced Degree + 5+ yrs

Manufacturing engineering experience

Automotive powertrain knowledge

Cost estimation & pricing analysis

Travel up to 5%

Education

BA/BS or Advanced Degree in Engineering

Job description

Dauch Corporation seeks a Lead Cost Estimating Analyst at its World Headquarters in Detroit, MI. You will drive cost estimation for automotive programs, coordinating with Procurement and Finance to ensure accurate, timely business cases.

The role requires deep experience in manufacturing cost analysis (casting, stamping, machining) and strong knowledge of design changes, volume, and BOM impacts. Occasional travel may be required.