Cost Estimator

Autoneum is globally leading in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight and sustainable components and systems for interior floor, interior trim as well as engine bay and underbody. Customers include almost all automobile manufacturers in Europe, North & South America, Asia and Africa. The Company with its head-quarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker symbol AUTN).

Summary

Under limited supervision this position supports the Customer Business Units by providing accurate cost estimates for both new and existing business. This position analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates. This position is responsible for analysis of complex estimates and problem solving with Customer Business Units.

• Prepare quotes of all potential parts and systems considered for future business
• Prepare quotes relative to changes to current business
• Develop and maintain costing and/or manufacturing parameters utilized in the quoting process (bills of material, routings, material pricing, logistics, tooling, and other factors)
• Interface with product engineering, program management, manufacturing and Customer Business Units to guide in the product designs and low-cost alternatives
• Assist in VA/VE studies and cost-savings analysis
• Provide cost studies and analysis identifying cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts
• Perform make versus buy analysis as needed to determine optimal business scenario
• Assist platform finance function to ensure baseline costs, and all engineering changes are properly accounted for in the business case
• Assist in establishing standards for routings and bills of material, and audit Manufacturing Bills of Material, post launch, to ensure accuracy at plant locations
• Expedite special assignments as directed by management
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Economics is preferred
• 3-7 years progressive work experience in relevant discipline, preferably in the automotive industry
• Previous experience in manufacturing setting a plus

• Language Ability
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write detailed reports, analysis and correspondence, effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and vendors
  • Technical writing ability for documenting instructions of processes and procedures
• Math Ability
  • High proven math skills are required
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
  • Ability to accurately interpret blueprints and sketches
  • Ability to solve problems
• Computer Skills
  • MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and other database programs, internet software, e-mail, knowledge of manufacturing software especially MS Project
  • Team Center and/or SAP experience is a plus
• Other Abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure with rapidly changing timelines and customer demands
  • Ability to quickly learn processes and comprehend information
  • Ability to adapt to abruptly changing business scenarios and sets of information

The primary purpose of this job description is to summarize the key/essential duties. Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Are you excited to work in a global and multi-cultural work environment and are you looking for an inspiring and engaging workplace? Then we are looking forward to receiving your application.