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Ford Motor Company · 3 days ago

Cost Analyst/Estimator

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Cost Estimating Analyst for Power Conversion to interface with key stakeholders in Purchasing, Product Development, Material Cost, and Finance. The role involves developing cost estimates, supporting cost target setting, and delivering executive presentations to senior leadership, while also identifying opportunities for material cost reduction.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 Cost”. Provide 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

Qualification

Cost EstimatingData AnalysisAutomotive ManufacturingEstimating SoftwareAgile TransformationElectrical/ElectronicsCommunication SkillsTeam BuildingProactive AttitudeConflict ResolutionCollaboration SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Must possess either an Engineering undergraduate degree with 3+ years of business and/or finance experience, or an undergraduate degree in Finance/Business with 3+ years of manufacturing experience

3+ years of experience in automotive component manufacturing processes

Prefer experience to construct and analyze manufacturing costs of components by reviewing drawings, engineering specifications, and functional requirements

Proficiency in Data Analysis

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, enabling you to promote your ideas at the highest levels, gain alignment, generate excitement, and instigate momentum in complex matrixed environments

A hyper collaborative mindset and ability to partner with teams and leaders regardless of level

Tenacity, grit, and a persistent sense of urgency with a bias for action (even in ambiguous and fluid situations)

A Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst should possess experience in more than one of the following: NEED TO HAVE: Electrical/Electronics/SMT, NEED TO HAVE: Motor windings/rare earths

Experience using Estimating Software to develop Optimal and Should Cost estimates such as FACTON, APRIORI, SIEMENS

Demonstrate a proven grasp of business concepts as well as quantitative and critical thinking skills

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

Strong collaboration and leadership skills

Proactive with the ability to balance multiple tasks

Maintain data integrity and accuracy, and use data analysis to identify and tackle problems