Cost AnalystEstimator

Cost Estimating Analyst for Power Conversion (Alternator/Starter/12V Battery/Power Banks) interfacing with key stakeholders in Purchasing (Supply Chain) Product Development (including Programs) Material Cost and Finance for all matters related to part costs for Power Conversion commodities. This role requires a strategic influencer who can manage an ambiguous environment.

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• Develop piece cost and tooling estimates for assigned commodities which requires an extensive understanding of manufacturing cost structure and supply base capability.

• Support cost target setting commercial pricing agreements and change control processes for forward and current model vehicle programs by delivering accurate estimates including detailed cost gap analysis.

• Support vehicle teardowns benchmark standard methodologies and identify material cost reduction opportunities.

• Actively support strategic commodity initiatives with relevant cost analyses

• Develop and deliver executive level presentations to senior leadership in support of the cost analysis being performed in a clear concise and convincing manner.

• Ensure reasonable physical-based Best-In-Class assumptions for part manufacturing of their respective commodities and convincingly convey principles to stakeholders & partners.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of differences between Activity Based Costing volume-based costing and Should Cost. Provide technical guidance and variance explanations between ABC suppliers costing methodologies and Should Cost estimates.
• Facilitate and participate on supplier plant visits preferably with Supply Chain and STA to support benchmarking data gathering training negotiations or other activities as needed to ensure physical-based cost estimates quantifiable gap analyses and viable cost reductions.
• Provide negotiation support to Supply Chain as they engage senior supplier representatives to achieve material cost reductions.
• Deliver robust cost estimates and analyses in support of Program Lifecycle TVM Benchmarking etc. as required to drive design and commercial cost reductions.
• Support 4 day onsite requirement with occasional travel to both Ford and Supplier facilities

Please note: This role will require 15-20% travel within the US.

The following skills and experiences arerequiredqualifications for this role:

• Bachelors degree required

  • Must possess either an Engineering undergraduate degree with 3 years of business and/or finance experience or an undergraduate degree in Finance/Business with 3 years of manufacturing experience

• 3 years of experience in automotive component manufacturing processes

• Prefer experience to construct and analyze manufacturing costs of components by reviewing drawings engineering specifications and functional requirements.

• Proficiency in Data Analysis

• Demonstrated history of driving agile transformation in a costing environment.

• Exceptional communication (oral & written) facilitation team building conflict resolution and collaboration skills in cross-functional diverse environments

• Experience implementing advanced agile approaches utilizing data analytics and the use of AI to help modernize and improve efficiency

• Persuasive storytelling abilities enabling you to promote your ideas at the highest levels gain alignment generate excitement and instigate momentum in complex matrixed environments.

• A hyper collaborative mindset and ability to partner with teams and leaders regardless of level.

• Tenacity grit and a persistent sense of urgency with a bias for action (even in ambiguous and fluid situations)

• A Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst should possess experience in more than one of the following:

  • NEED TO HAVE: Electrical/Electronics/SMT

  • NEED TO HAVE: Motor windings/rare earths

  • CAN HAVE:

    • Driver Assist Systems (i.e. Instrument Clusters/Smart Displays)

    • Metal Casting: Ferrous AL Mg

    • Extrusion

    • Machining

    • Plastic Injection Molding & Plastic Finishing

    • Blow Molding Plastic Extrusion

    • Stamping & Welded Assemblies

    • Interior/Exterior Painting

    • Polyurethane Foam Molding

    • Thermoforming

• Experience using Estimating Software to develop Optimal and Should Cost estimates such as FACTON APRIORI SIEMENS.

• Demonstrate a proven grasp of business concepts as well as quantitative and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to assess cost benefit analysis of different supplier manufacturing methods.

• Ability to maintain data integrity and accuracy and use data to identify and solve problems.

• Strong collaboration and leadership skills.

• Proactive with the ability to balance multiple tasks.

• Maintain data integrity and accuracy and use data analysis to identify and tackle problems

The following skills and experiences arePreferredqualifications for this role:

• Bachelor of Science Engineering
• Knowledge of GPDS timeline and Cost Estimating support provided at key milestones
• Knowledge of Global Material Cost Strategies
• Knowledge of Lean principles (value stream maps takt time etc.) preferred