The Project Cost Engineer will be responsible to develop technical variable and tooling costs for components and systems using activity-based costing methodologies while working from BOM (Bill of Materials), drawings and/or samples. The selected candidate provides subject matter expertise to support engineering and purchasing at working levels and to executive leadership through all development phases. The Engineer must be curious, persistent and innovative. The Engineer must have the ability to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate EDD, Additionally, the Engineer needs to be able to interact with the team in Design to Cost initiatives and benchmarking. piece cost and tooling cost. The selected candidate must have an understanding of the elements of piece cost and investment for various manufacturing processes typical for the production of assigned commodities.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor in Business, Finance, Engineering or Manufacturing from ABET accredited university and experience in design, release or processing role or other credentials in combination with relevant experience in developing EDD, variable and/or tooling costs for automotive components.
Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple programs and cost details simultaneously.
Solid leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
Optional: Basic technical need.
High level of proficiency in english
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
Advanced Degree in Business.
Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
Activity based costing experience or experience in cost model development.
Specific technical qualifications. (Example: Assembly line process, assembly tooling design and build experience.)
