Senior Cost Estimating Analyst

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Senior Cost Estimating Analyst to lead cost analysis for manufacturing processes and tooling investments. The role involves evaluating cost changes across castings, stamping, forging, and machining, and coordinating with engineering and purchasing to ensure competitive pricing.

The position requires 4–6 years in automotive cost estimation, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP systems. Occasional travel to plant and supplier sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant automotive industry experience.
• Knowledge of driveshaft/unibody products preferred.
• ERP systems experience (Oracle, SAP) recommended.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze cost changes for products/processes (castings, stampings, forgings, machining).
• Cost Engineering BOMs for new and current programs.
• Support Purchasing to ensure market-competitive sourcing and bids meet standards.
• Maintain cost analyses with real-time quotes/technical data.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Cost Estimating, Purchasing, and suppliers.
• Train associates at Dauch locations as needed.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.
• Record market studies for commodities to identify cost trends.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle & SAP)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Cost Estimating Analyst

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the preparation, coordination, and documentation of financial analysis projects such as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments. Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects. Prepares forecasts and analysis of trends in manufacturing, sales, finance, general business conditions, and other related areas. Responsible for the reconciliation of internal accounts. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management.

Job Description

Key Requirements of Position:

• Responsible for evaluating and analyzing cost changes for various products/processes - castings, stampings, forgings, machining etc; and associated tooling investment(s) by reviewing technical specifications and requirements.
• Responsible for costing Engineering Bill of Materials for new and current programs.
• Actively support the Purchasing function to ensure market competitive sourcing and ensures bids meet the organization's standards for price, quality and timing
• Implement, maintain and update associated cost analysis with real time quotes or valid technical data (as applicable).
• Coordinate with Engineering, Cost Estimating, Purchasing and the outside supply base as required.
• Train additional associates in related Dauch global locations.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities along with process efficiency improvements.
• Organize and record domestic and international market studies for various commodities to identify market trends for material costs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent preferred along with 4-6 years of relevant experience in an automotive industry. Knowledge of driveshaft/unibody products along with manufacturing methods/processes preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in casting, stamping, machining and related categories required.
• Experience in MS Office Suite required and experience with integrated ERP systems is recommended (Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Program Management experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required (i.e., for presentations, meeting facilitation, etc.)
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently as required.
• Willingness to travel as required to plant & supplier sites to assess the products and process systems, approximately 15%.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.