About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview
The Costing Analyst oversees development and management of product costs: material cost, conversion cost, manufacturing equipment requirements, labor requirements, cycle times, tooling and capital requirements for new business or changes to current business.
Core Responsibilities
• Develop quotations that will be submitted to OEM customers through business units • Develop risks/opportunities with each quote • Review complex bill of materials for reasonableness • Review manufacturing assumptions for reasonableness • Effectively communicate cost data to the organization • Develop rates for manufacturing plants • Analyze cost variance and financial metrics • Support purchasing negotiate prices with suppliers as required and provide cost targets for purchased components • Provide product cost reduction estimates as required • Actively contribute to departmental initiatives/process improvements to enhance the overall department’s effectiveness • Work on special projects, as needed
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business or Operations or Engineering • 1-3 years’ experience in Finance or Operations or Manufacturing or Engineering or Purchasing in the Automotive Industry • Strong computer skills, i.e., Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint • Self-motivated and eager to learn • Interest in understanding both the financial and technical side of operations and manufacturing • Demonstrated experience as a value-added team member • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and strong attention to detail • Ability to work cross-functionally across the organization • Occasional travel required
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Business Administration • Intern experience within the Automotive Industry • Foreign language skills
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI