Cost Engineer - Exp. w/ Automotive Powertrain Components Preferred - 90% On-Site - Conexess Group, LLC
Novi, MI 48377
About the Job
Cost Engineer - Automotive Powertrain components preferred
Novi, MI - 90% On-Site
$96,000 - $120,000 - Full-time Direct Hire
Our history:
From our start in 2009, Conexess has established itself in 3 markets, employing nearly 200+ individuals nationwide. Operating in over 15 states, our client base ranges from Fortune 500/1000 companies to mid-small range companies. For the majority of the mid-small range companies, we are exclusively used due to our outstanding staffing track record
Who We Are:
Conexess is a full-service staffing firm offering contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placements. We have a wide range of recruiting capabilities, from help desk technicians to CIOs. We are also capable of offering project-based work.
Primary Responsibilities
Novi, MI - 90% On-Site
$96,000 - $120,000 - Full-time Direct Hire
Our history:
From our start in 2009, Conexess has established itself in 3 markets, employing nearly 200+ individuals nationwide. Operating in over 15 states, our client base ranges from Fortune 500/1000 companies to mid-small range companies. For the majority of the mid-small range companies, we are exclusively used due to our outstanding staffing track record
Who We Are:
Conexess is a full-service staffing firm offering contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placements. We have a wide range of recruiting capabilities, from help desk technicians to CIOs. We are also capable of offering project-based work.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage, coordinate and provide in early phase best cost calculations (costed BOM) for different manufacturing technologies (purchase parts & tooling) considering functionality and quality requirements, project timing and in close collaboration with the program team
- Support identifying and implementing part and tool cost reduction to enable the organization to award business at the right cost / price
- Drive and coordinate cost reduction potentials (e.g. with VA/VE, Design-to-cost techniques) in existing business from the idea respective pre-calculation until implementation in close collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering and Program Management
- Support Purchasing departments with fact-based negotiations and detailed cost-break-down analysis to reduce quotation prices and implement cost reduction opportunities
- Benchmarking, teardown and gap-analysis of competitor products
- Support Advanced Engineering with manufacturability and cost estimation in innovation technology projects/next generation projects
- Verify cost effecting design changes
- Evaluation of "Make or Buy” decisions
- Ensure efficiency (e.g. KPI tracking, standardization) and improve internal transparency of knowledge share, calculations methods and supplier cost-audit results
- Train internal customers in cost engineering methods and processes to create understanding and role as a business partner
- Participation in sourcing events, technical reviews and potential supplier visits
- Minimum 3 years of work experience preferred in automotive or automotive supplier industry in related fields
- Master Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with a strong commercial or economics background
- Cost Engineering Experience and/or Management experience required
- Significant experience working cross-functionally in an international corporate environment
- Experience with Powertrain components
- Excellent communication, driving for results and negotiation skills
- Ability to work self-directed at a fast pace dealing with multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency with cost calculation & office software
- Fluent German and English language skills
- Willingness to travel globally
Source : Conexess Group, LLC