Cost Engineer Engine & Propulsion system

  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • Posted 2 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
$$30
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 month(s)

Skills

Manufacturing
Automotive
hould costing
Engine & Propulsion Systems & Parts

Job Details

Position Name: Cost Engineer Engine & Propulsion system
Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Key words to search Should costing, Automotive, Engine & Propulsion Systems & Parts, Manufacturing , Casting's, Forging, Machining, Stamping & Welding, Tooling & fixtures






JD:
Essential Technical skills:
  • Work experience in manufacturing and costing Field
  • Solid technical knowledge in iron & aluminum casting, forging, machining, turning, grinding, stamping, welding process and final assembly
  • knowledge of forming tools and fixtures knowledge and their related costs
  • Supplier negotiation
Mandatory requirements
  • Bachelor's in mechanical engineering or manufacturing from ABET accredited university and experience in manufacturing processes in combination with relevant experience in developing EDD, variable and/or tooling costs for automotive components.
  • Minimum 5 years' work experience in manufacturing or costing.
  • Solid technical knowledge in iron & aluminum casting, forging, machining, turning, grinding, stamping, welding process and final assembly.
  • Good level of proficiency in English
  • Ability to transform manufacturing processes into specific costs,
  • Basic knowledge of forming tools and fixtures knowledge and their related costs
  • Activity based costing experience and experience in cost model development.
  • Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple programs and cost details simultaneously.
  • Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
  • Design to cost ability for the new components
Detailed Job Description:
  • The Cost Engineer will be responsible for developing technical variable and tooling costs for Engine and adapted Engine components and systems using activity-based costing methodologies while working from BOM (Bill of Materials), drawings and/or samples. The selected candidate provides subject matter expertise to support engineering and purchasing at working levels and to executive leadership through all development phases. The Engineer must be curious, persistent and innovative. The Engineer must have the ability to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate EDD (Engineering Design & Development), Additionally, the Engineer needs to be able to interact with the team in Design to Cost initiatives and benchmarking. Piece cost and tooling cost. The selected candidate must understand the elements of piece cost and investment for various manufacturing processes typical to produce assigned Driveline commodities.
Behavioral Skills:
  • Planning & Prioritizing
  • Eye for details
  • Communication Assertive, Persuasive
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving skills
Qualifications
  • Advanced Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or Business.
  • Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
Advantageous
  • Required Automotive industry experience.
  • Automotive cost reduction/ Should cost experience.
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics.
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