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• Develop piece cost and tooling estimates for assigned commodities which requires an extensive understanding of manufacturing cost structure and supply base capability.
• Support teardowns, benchmark standard methodologies, and identify material cost reduction opportunities.
• Actively support strategic commodity initiatives with relevant cost analyses
• Support cost target setting, commercial pricing agreements, and change control processes for forward and current model vehicle programs by delivering accurate estimates including detailed cost gap analysis.
• Ensure reasonable, physicals-based, Best-In-Class assumptions for part manufacturing of their respective commodities, and convincingly convey principles to stakeholders & partners.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of differences between Activity Based Costing, volume-based costing, and “Should Cost”.  Provide technical guidance and variance explanations between Activity Based Costing, suppliers’ costing methodologies, and “Should Cost” estimates.
• Facilitate and participate on supplier plant visits, preferably with Supply Chain and STA, to support benchmarking, data gathering, training, negotiations, or other activities as needed to ensure physicals-based cost estimates, quantifiable gap analyses, and viable cost reductions.
• Provide negotiation support to Supply Chain as they engage senior supplier representatives to achieve material cost reductions.
• Deliver robust cost estimates and analyses in support of Program Lifecycle, Team Value Management, Benchmarking, etc., as required to drive design and commercial cost reductions.
• Contribute your extensive expertise to the Cost Estimating team as we continuously refine our chosen agile framework and modern ways of working
• Earn and maintain your status as the agile and modern ways of working subject matter expert through continuous learning and application of your knowledge to solve tough, complex issues
• Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders as they continuously refine their organizations for the present and future

• Bachelor’s degree required - Must possess either an Engineering undergraduate degree with 3+ years of business and/or finance experience, or an undergraduate degree in Finance/Business with 3+ years of manufacturing experience 
• Proven programming experience (Python is a must)
• 3+ years of experience in automotive component manufacturing processes (EDS)
• Advanced English Skills
• Proficiency in data management
• Demonstrated history of driving agile transformation in a costing environment
• Exceptional communication (oral & written), facilitation, team building, conflict resolution and collaboration skills in cross-functional, diverse environments
• Experience implementing advanced agile approaches utilizing data analytics and the use of AI to help modernize and improve efficiency
• Persuasive storytelling abilities enabling you to promote your ideas at the highest levels, gain alignment, generate excitement, and instigate momentum in complex matrixed environments.
• A hyper collaborative mindset and ability to partner with teams and leaders regardless of level.
• Learning agility, tenacity, grit, and a persistent sense of urgency with a bias for action (even in ambiguous and fluid situations)
• A Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst should possess experience in more than one of the following:
  • Electrical (must)
  • Specialty Cables/Electronics/SMT 
  • Metal Stamping
  • Plastic Injection Molding
  • Blow Molding, Plastic Extrusion
• Experience using Estimating Software to develop Optimal Cost Estimates and Should Cost Estimates such as FACTON, Apriori, Siemens systems
• Ability to construct and analyze manufacturing costs of End Item Part Numbers and Components by reviewing schematics, drawings, 3D models, engineering specifications, and functional requirements
• Demonstrate a proven grasp of business concepts as well as quantitative and critical thinking skills
• Ability to assess cost benefit analysis of different supplier manufacturing methods
• Ability to maintain data integrity and accuracy and use data to identify and solve problems
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills
• Clear, concise, and persuasive communication skills with strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word capabilities
• Proactive with the ability to balance multiple tasks

 

The following skills and experiences are Preferred qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor of Science Engineering
• Knowledge of GPDS timeline and Cost Estimating support provided at key milestones
• Knowledge of Global Material Cost Strategies
• Knowledge of Lean principles (value stream maps, takt time, etc.) preferred

 

Join our Ford Cost Estimating Team and be at the forefront of shaping innovative solutions as we create tomorrow!