Cost Engineer
Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Cost Engineer for direct hire position at an Auburn Hills, MI based client. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.
Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:
$105,000-110,000
Overview
This client is supplier & manufacturer of injection molded parts . Their customer base includes automotive and consumer products. This role supports business development and engineering by providing accurate cost information for quotation process.
You'll develop cost estimates for new RFQs, engineering changes, VAVE request provided by the commercial group and project managers. This will range from daily requests for price estimates to detailed cost breakdowns for multimillion dollar programs. You'll propose and present to project teams and customers.
Responsibilities:
Prepare detailed BOM for RFQ/RFI by analyzing project plans and technical specifications
Perform cost analysis, estimating with team's input including the plants, expected costs for the project including labor, materials, equipment, cycle times, CAPEX and engineering design & development (ED&D)
Validate cost data from various sources for consistency and accuracy
Be proactive in suggesting ways to optimize the offer both technically, industrially, economically
Prepare cost reports as required and cost breakdown for sales team
Assist with the preparation of bids and tenders, providing accurate cost data and cost breakdowns that can aid in winning contracts
Use cost estimation tools (ISIS) and methodologies and propose improvements
Inform management of technical, capacity, economic, quality, and planning risks
Prepare a technical presentation to the RFQ that aligns with the commercial offer, incorporating product description, industrial, planning, quality, risk, and product/process feasibility aspects (Feasibility Matrix)
Support the sales team, if necessary, to defend the technical choices of the quote to the client.
Develop the project development schedule from the contract award to production launch, integrating both the client's and internal milestones.
Commit to the delivery date of the quotes and functionally manage the various contributors to achieve them.
Collaborate with procurement to manage costs targets and negotiate contracts
Participate to analysis of completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine reasons for any discrepancies and to make lesson learn for future RFQs
Propose and manage KPIs to gauge costing department performance
Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related, required
CCP (Certified Cost Professional) a plus
3-5+ years' Cost Engineering experience within injection molding including understanding of injection molded plastics manufacturing, injection mold tooling, and assembly required. Secondary finishing experience a plus
Understanding cavitation, labor, process rates, etc.
Quotes for low volume (500 parts/day) & high volume (5000 parts/day) delivery
Plastic decoration or mechanical assembly a plus
Strong analytical skills to evaluate all factors that influence the cost of a product, project or investment, and propose cost-effective solutions
Strong knowledge of financial forecasting
Proficiency in using cost estimating software and computer-aided design (CAD) programs to assist in cost analysis and forecasting.
Attention to detail to build BOM and ensure accuracy in estimating costs
Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address potential cost overruns, and recommend cost-saving alternatives.
Software skills: MS Office, Cost Estimation Software (ISIS a plus), Open/Viewing CAD files, required
Able to learn/utilize data management tools & cost calculation portals
Interpersonal skills:
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - this includes proficiency in multitasking, time management, prioritization, and organization
Ability to work with customers, purchasing, engineering, sales at all levels from individual contributors to leadership.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Lead costing efforts while being and individual contributor on proposal teams
Maintain confidentiality on costs, proposals, RFQs
What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry - even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
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