Cost Estimating Section Supervisor ICE Propulsion

Dearborn, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This role is directly responsible for overall cost estimating Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal System components (IPTS) including:

Establishing and maintaining our cost estimating methodologies

Acquiring objective and reliable rate information within each region

Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis on aggregate estimate data including scale analysis

Coordinating internally costed teardown activities within the Cost Estimating department

This role is supported by a team of cost analysts primarily based in the US and Mexico.

Responsibilities

Manage our cost estimating Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal System components (IPTS) team

Maintain our costing methods policies and guidelines

Procure or perform research regionally / globally of rates for raw materials labor machines and utilities etc. for use by our costing tool FACTON

Coordinate costed teardown activities within Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal System components (IPTS) including shipping and receiving of parts across regions

Manage the OCE Annual Update Process including loading costed benchmarks (OCEs) to TVM-ER working with Finance to conduct gap adjustments / overlays performing standard gap analysis and publishing the Gap Kit templates

Updating the OCE green bar file used in the Ready Reckoner tool which is used to perform fixed cost analysis due to volume fluctuations

Conduct ad hoc special studies as required

Support Forward Model activities to support new programs including sourcing support as well as interactions / alignment with Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal System components (IPTS)

Lead global Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal System components (IPTS) initiatives in benchmarking new technologies for use in our operations.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree is required preferably in engineering. or equivalent experience.

Non-technical bachelors degree with extensive cost estimating and cost analysis experience maybe considered especially if holds MBA or other advanced degree

Minimum 5 years of cost estimating experience

Ability to construct and analyze manufacturing costs of components by reviewing drawings engineering specifications and functional requirements

Demonstrate an enterprise view of business concepts as well as quantitative and critical thinking skills

Ability to deliver clear and concise presentations comfortably & confidently to senior leaders

Ability to work on multiple complex projects running concurrently

Be an active participant in cross-functional Global Total Cost meetings

Articulate cost estimating point of view including ability to explain optimal cost estimates (OCES) Should Costs and activity-based costing (ABC) methodologies

Strong collaboration and leadership skills

Clear concise and persuasive communication skills

Ability to influence and upskill others

Result driven Ford behavior ownership attitude and quick turnaround of open issues and requests

High integrity to maintain costing principles and ability to explain to customers

Must have working knowledge of cost estimating tools and processes

Willingness to travel regionally or internationally as needed

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Required Experience:

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DescriptionThis role is directly responsible for overall cost estimating Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion and Thermal System components (IPTS) including:Establishing and maintaining our cost estimating methodologiesAcquiring objective and reliable rate information within each regionPerforming q...