Lead Costing Estimator
Job Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
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Job Summary
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Lead Costing EstimatorJob Description Summary
Dauch is searching for a Lead Costing Estimator to join our team. This position will be based out of our Detroit Business Offices in Detroit MI.The Leader Cost Estimating will lead and manage all financial responsibilities related to the development of Business Cases and Cost Analyses for product programs. You will work as a key member of a cross functional team involved in activities like quoting new business costing engineering changes valuing make/buy scenarios and cost reduction opportunities. The position is responsible for monitoring and reporting the financial health of new programs until the start of regular production.
Job Description:
Coordinate with other functions to develop a business case and quote for opportunities
Assist Sales team in quote preparation and run various pricing / volume scenarios as required
Conduct various cost analysis make vs buy studies and evaluate cost reduction initiatives for financial feasibility
As part of the program launch team participate in team meetings to remain up to date with program changes
Report financial status of product programs at Program reviews with the management team
Support plant finance develop Activity based cost models and manufacturing costs / rates
Work with different regions on customer program and product margin analysis
Actively contribute to departmental initiatives/process improvements to enhance the overall departments effectiveness
Support ad-hoc quick cost analysis as per management request
All other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Education
BachelorsDegree in Finance / Accounting / Engineering with strong knowledge of Costing processes.
7 years of experience working in a Manufacturing / Automotive / Aerospace industry.
5 years of experience in handling business case cost studies preferably in Automotive.
7 years of experience in MS Excel.
About Dauch:
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit MI with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that Associates are treated equally during employment without regard to their age race color gender religion weight height marital status sexual orientation genetic history or information gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status national origin or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations please e-mail Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
About Company
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.
