Strategic Costing & Quoting Lead - Manufacturing

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Novi, MI is seeking a Senior Costing Manager to lead and coordinate cost analyses for quotes and internal cost initiatives. You will build business cases with input from cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate cost assumptions and profitability.

The role emphasizes developing overhead rates, supporting Phase 1 quotes, and driving improvements across North American plants with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• A manufacturing finance background is essential and you should understand P&L, Capex, margins, ROS, IRR, and related metrics.
• Strong understanding of overhead rates and KPI monitoring.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders across functions.
• Ability to communicate technical financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or Business is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate costing overhead rate development, annual releases, and iterative rate studies.
• Work closely with manufacturing plants to understand processes, performance, and opportunities.
• Communicate rate updates to colleagues working on Phase 1 quotes.
• Maintain centralized data tracking for KPI inputs across North American plants.
• Identify opportunities to improve rate development processes.
• Travel up to 20% to Yanfeng locations.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Overhead rates

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Data manipulation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, or Business

Job description

Yanfeng US Automotive Interior Systems I LLC in Novi, MI is seeking a Senior Costing Manager to lead and coordinate cost analyses for quotes and internal cost initiatives. You will build business cases with input from cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate cost assumptions and profitability.

The role emphasizes developing overhead rates, supporting Phase 1 quotes, and driving improvements across North American plants with up to 20% travel.