Cost Estimator

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global  the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil.

In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management, and will serve as the location for the Cost Estimator Website: HI-LEX.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role coordinates, directs and leads estimating efforts to ensure optimum costing and coordination of projects and programs to ensure HI-LEX meets customer expectations and manufacturing requirements.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with functional departments to understand current BOM product costs, designs, specifications, manufacturing processes, and commodity market drivers

Facilitate teamwork with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Sales Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product

Preparing cost estimates for HI-LEX products using in-house costing tool CAXIOM.Migrating existing cost sheets from excel to CAXIOM costing format.

Creating labor estimates for any project

Compiling and recording actual costs

Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders

Capacity planning for equipment and tooling for all business opportunities.

Ability to analyze statistical information, prepare, and present the data.

Good knowledge and understanding of target cost and production cost calculations

Very good understanding of the value-add process

Liaison to support Value Management to meet department goals and objectives.

Sound business and technical understanding of the automotive industry.

Organizes meetings with multiple departments and plant personnel.

Willingness to travel between HI-LEX facilities.

Perform other duties as required.

Education4-year degree in engineering, finance, economics or equivalent; MBA or MS degree preferred.

Functional Experience Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects

Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers

Ability to read and interpret technical documents

Strong customer service orientation

Exceptional time management skills

Autonomous, self-starter

Ability to facilitate and support growth of team members

Works effectively and productively with others

Analytical Thinking Proficiency in mathematics, statistics and data analysis

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Report writing and strategic planning skills

Minimum 1-3 years previous cost estimating experience, automotive industry background preferred.

Physical Requirement Ability to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time usually at a desk.

Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Occasional standing, walking reaching, and bending

Core Competencies Mathematical skills

Ability to work as part of a team Detail oriented. Analytical thinking skills.

Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Strong overall leadership skills/interpersonal skills

Superior planner and organizer

Holds self personally accountable
#J-18808-Ljbffr