Cost Analyst​/Estimator

Cost Estimating Analyst for Power Conversion (Alternator/Starter/12V Battery/Power Banks), interfacing with key stakeholders in Purchasing (Supply Chain), Product Development (including Programs), Material Cost, and Finance, for all matters related to part costs for Power Conversion commodities. This role requires a strategic influencer who can manage an ambiguous environment.

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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

Please note:
This role will require 15-20% travel within the US.

The following skills and experiences arerequiredqualifications for this role:

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:

CAN HAVE:

Metal Casting:
Ferrous, AL, Mg

Extrusion

Machining

Plastic Injection Molding & Plastic Finishing

Blow Molding, Plastic Extrusion

Stamping & Welded Assemblies

Interior/Exterior Painting

Polyurethane Foam Molding

Thermoforming

Experience using…