Cost Analyst, Electronics & Power Electronics

Ford Motor

Job Location:

Dearborn, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Cost Analyst Electronics & Power Electronics

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What youll do...

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 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

Youll have...

Bachelors degree required in related field (Engineering Business Finance etc)
5 years of business and/or finance experience with 3 years of manufacturing experience
3 years of experience in automotive component manufacturing processes
A Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst should possess experience in more than one of the following:
Electrical/Electronics/SMT
Metal Casting: Ferrous AL Mg
Machining
Plastic Injection Molding & Plastic Finishing
Stamping & Welded Assemblies
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 with the ability to instigate momentum in complex matrixed environments.
A hyper collaborative mindset and ability to partner with teams and leaders regardless of level.
Experience using Estimating Software to develop Optimal and Should Cost Estimates
Ability to construct and analyze manufacturing costs of components by reviewing drawings engineering specifications and functional requirements.
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

Even better you may have...

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

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 builderor 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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

#LI-RR2

Required Experience:

DescriptionCost Analyst Electronics & Power ElectronicsWe made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. ...

Description

Cost Analyst Electronics & Power Electronics

What youll do...

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 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

Youll have...

Bachelors degree required in related field (Engineering Business Finance etc)
5 years of business and/or finance experience with 3 years of manufacturing experience
3 years of experience in automotive component manufacturing processes
A Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst should possess experience in more than one of the following:
Electrical/Electronics/SMT
Metal Casting: Ferrous AL Mg
Machining
Plastic Injection Molding & Plastic Finishing
Stamping & Welded Assemblies
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 with the ability to instigate momentum in complex matrixed environments.
A hyper collaborative mindset and ability to partner with teams and leaders regardless of level.
Experience using Estimating Software to develop Optimal and Should Cost Estimates
Ability to construct and analyze manufacturing costs of components by reviewing drawings engineering specifications and functional requirements.
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

Even better you may have...

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

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!

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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

#LI-RR2

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