Senior Costing Manager - Automotive Manufacturing Strategy

Yanfeng; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

401k match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Discount program

Job summary

Yanfeng in Novi, MI is seeking a Senior Costing Manager to lead real-time cost quotes, analyze inputs, and drive strategic cost initiatives across our North American manufacturing network.

You will coordinate overhead rate development, collaborate with plant leaders, and ensure data accuracy for profitable, competitive quotes while guiding cross-functional teams and managing KPI-based improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in costing or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of P&L, Capex, margins, ROS and IRR.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Spanish a plus.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate costing overhead rate development and annual updates.
• Collaborate with manufacturing plants to understand processes and opportunities.
• Ensure rate updates are communicated to Phase 1 quote teams.
• Maintain centralized KPI data across North American plants.
• Identify and implement rate development process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Yanfeng in Novi, MI is seeking a Senior Costing Manager to lead real-time cost quotes, analyze inputs, and drive strategic cost initiatives across our North American manufacturing network.

You will coordinate overhead rate development, collaborate with plant leaders, and ensure data accuracy for profitable, competitive quotes while guiding cross-functional teams and managing KPI-based improvements.