Cost Estimator - Ford Motor Company
Dearborn, MI
About the Job
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
In this position...
You will analyze and negotiate North America FCSD uplift requests, supporting over 100 buyers, utilizing industry norms and make fact based recommendations to the mgmt. staff.
What you'll do…
The position deals with internal combustion engines and across all commodities. In the next 5 years a transition to BEV’s will require an understanding of Motors, electronics, batteries.
Skills:
Understand various manufacturing process and how the switch from high volume to low volume impacts cost:
+ Stamping
+ Machining
+ Injection molding
+ Casting
+ Wire Harness
+ Assembly
Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates:
+ Efficiency, floorspace, and inflation impact labor and burden rates
+ Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
+ Strong communication skills (both verbal and written, speaking and listening)
+ Operate in a grey space environment with minimal direction and multiple projects
You'll have...
Basic Qualifications:
Qualifications
+ Bachelor of Science (Engineering, Technology, or Finance related fields)
+ 5 years of experience in estimating within manufacturing
+ Some travel required
+ Self-starter
Software Experience:
+ Excel
+ PowerPoint
+ CAD/Read blueprints
+ Estimating Software (FACTON)
+ Company purchasing systems (SAP)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 - 8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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Requisition ID : 39495
In this position...
You will analyze and negotiate North America FCSD uplift requests, supporting over 100 buyers, utilizing industry norms and make fact based recommendations to the mgmt. staff.
What you'll do…
The position deals with internal combustion engines and across all commodities. In the next 5 years a transition to BEV’s will require an understanding of Motors, electronics, batteries.
Skills:
Understand various manufacturing process and how the switch from high volume to low volume impacts cost:
+ Stamping
+ Machining
+ Injection molding
+ Casting
+ Wire Harness
+ Assembly
Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates:
+ Efficiency, floorspace, and inflation impact labor and burden rates
+ Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions
+ Strong communication skills (both verbal and written, speaking and listening)
+ Operate in a grey space environment with minimal direction and multiple projects
You'll have...
Basic Qualifications:
Qualifications
+ Bachelor of Science (Engineering, Technology, or Finance related fields)
+ 5 years of experience in estimating within manufacturing
+ Some travel required
+ Self-starter
Software Experience:
+ Excel
+ PowerPoint
+ CAD/Read blueprints
+ Estimating Software (FACTON)
+ Company purchasing systems (SAP)
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 6 - 8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
#LI-Onsite #LI-JT1
Requisition ID : 39495
Source : Ford Motor Company