KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop cost estimates for new product quotations, engineering changes, and customer RFQs based on design, material, process, tooling, labor, and overhead inputs.
• Assist in cost reduction initiatives and value engineering analysis.
• Monitor cost variances between estimated and actual costs, providing feedback to improve future quote accuracy.
• Evaluate supplier quotes and raw material pricing for accuracy and alignment with estimates.
• Collaborate with cross- functional teams (engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, sales) to gather necessary data and assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with company financial practices and customer contractual requirements.
• Analyze customer specifications, BOMs, and drawings to determine cost drivers and feasibility.
• Support pricing strategy development by analyzing competitive benchmarks and customer targets.
• Utilize costing software and internal systems to prepare detailed cost breakdowns.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Solid understanding of automotive manufacturing processes (e.g. molding, painting, wrapping, welding, assembly).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast- paced, deadline- driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of raw materials (e.g. steel, aluminum, plastics).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Excel and costing software (e.g., aPriori, AutoQuote, or similar).
• 3+ years of experience in cost estimating, pricing, or financial analysis in the automotive industry, preferably with a Tier 1 supplier.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with quoting to major OEMs (e.g., Ford, GM, Stellantis, Nissan, etc).
• CMS, SAP or ERP system preferred.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
• A minimum score of 26 on the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSThis position may required short- time training and travel to US
WORKING HOURS: from 20 PM to 4:45 AM next day