Cost Engineer Summary
Cost Engineer Job Opening in Detroit Michigan. A manufacturer of automotive interior components is currently seeking to fill a Cost Engineer job in the Detroit area. Our automotive industry recruiters are seeking team-oriented and technically minded Cost Engineering professionals for the job in the greater Detroit area. This is a great role for engineers with experience providing cost estimates. This job offers competitive compensation and a good benefits package.
Detroit Cost Estimator Overview:
The Detroit Cost Engineer will work with members of other departments to initiate cost saving initiatives. This job will involve collaboration with the engineering, purchasing, and design teams. The cost engineer will communicate cost estimates, drivers, and content trade offs to different departments. This position will report directly to the Director of Costing.
Detroit Cost Engineer Job Opening
- The Detroit Cost Engineer will utilize active based costing methods to determine piece cost models.
- Deliver estimates for the cost of assemblies and components.
- Observe manufacturing processes for products to develop cost models and estimates.
- Serve as the costing technical expert.
- Collaborate with personnel at global locations to improve costing across all locations.
- The Detroit Cost Engineer will lead strategic initiatives as directed by the Director of Costing.
- Review CAD designs of assemblies and understand the assembly process.
- The Detroit Cost Engineer will obtain 3D models of assemblies, and transmit the models to suppliers for price quotes.
- Send updated model data to plants whenever changes occur.
- Deliver costing data to appropriate personnel internally and externally.
- Interface with plant personnel to develop change costs for current programs.
- The Detroit Cost Engineer will assist in the company strategic initiatives to lower cost and improve quality though costing.
- Maintain current knowledge of the industry and trends.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Costing.
Cost Engineer (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:
- A minimum education of a bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of experience as a cost engineer.
- Experience with the development of automotive interior components.
- Understanding of automotive component manufacturing.
- Experience working with stamp presses.
- Knowledge of mig and spot welding, familiar with fixture cost and through put.
- A good understanding of assembly processes.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- A team-oriented mindset.
- Good with computers, proficient with Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
- Good CAD and CD Modeling software skills.
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