Cost Estimator
Cost Estimator
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Job Description
Company Overview:
MOBIS Technical Center of North America is the Research & Development Center for Hyundai MOBIS a Tier 1 supplier and an affiliate under Hyundai Motor Group. MOBIS produces and supplies a wide variety of automotive components to customers including component modules (chassis cockpit and front-end module) core system eco-friendly and DAS-mechatronics. Mobis delivers the design and development of advanced engineering autonomous driving infotainment component modules safety brake and steering systems lamp ICS/electronics and software development solutions that consider the safety and convenience of our customers as well as the future.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Cost Estimator will track manage and analyze costs for automotive projects with a focus on battery system assembly chassis assembly and related commodities. This role requires collaboration with Engineering Production Sales and Purchasing teams to ensure that all cost factorssuch as labor materials logistics customs and customer contractsare efficiently managed. The position also involves preparing financial reports supporting RFQs and conducting scenario and stress test analyses to evaluate the impact of cost fluctuations. Additionally the role includes conducting financial analyses such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Net Present Value (NPV) Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and payback analysis to assess the viability and profitability of projects. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the financial success of projects and maintaining tight control over production costs across multiple components.
Essential Skills and Functions:
Cost Tracking & Reporting:
Monitor and analyze costs for battery system assembly chassis assembly and related projects including labor materials logistics and overhead. Provide regular cost reports and variance analyses.
Project Cost Management:
Support project teams by tracking budgets and cost deviations. Conduct cost estimations for new projects and collaborate with Engineering on design changes and cost impacts.
Collaboration with Teams:
Work closely with Engineering and Production to ensure accurate cost control in battery and chassis assembly. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
RFQ Support & Sales Collaboration:
Provide cost data for RFQs and help develop pricing strategies that reflect all relevant cost factors ensuring bids are competitive yet profitable.
Financial Analysis:
Conduct DCF NPV IRR and payback analysis to assess the financial feasibility of projects ensuring alignment with profitability targets and long-term objectives.
Scenario & Stress Testing:
Perform scenario analysis and stress tests to evaluate the impact of cost fluctuations and market changes on project profitability.
Reporting & Strategic Support:
Prepare and present cost management reports including variance and profitability analysis to senior leadership supporting strategic decision-making.
Experience:
5 years in cost management accounting within the automotive industry. Experience with RFQs financial modeling (DCF NPV IRR) and cost estimations.
Proficiency in SAP (CO MM PP). Strong analytical skills with experience in cost management financial analysis and scenario forecasting.
Education:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field.
Professional certifications (e.g. CMA CIMA CPA) are a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
A typical work week is 40 hours/week.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Shop or laboratory work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.
In-field PG or track testing involves frequent exposure to unpleasant elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke loud noises chemicals etc.
Stress may occur periodically.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ADA DISCLAIMER:
Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process please contact us at:
EEO STATEMENT:
Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Mobis North America will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Mobis North America legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Type
Full Time
