Applications Engineering Cost Analyst

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JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as an Applications Engineering Cost Analyst.

Location Type: The position is based on site in Holland, MI.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Cost Librarian: Improve, update, and maintain cost library (Quote Resource Tool) for AE team to utilize; create standardization of this tool to create efficiencies and accuracy in quoting as well as design re-utilization.
• Data Analyst: Collect, organize, analyze, and report on historical data related to Applications Engineering activities.
• Work with Applications Engineering team, managers and executive staff to determine types of reporting and data analysis needed to improve and streamline quoting activities, improve win rates, and other functional improvements.
• Performance Monitoring: Track KPI’s for Applications Engineering metrics and compare against targets.
• Cost Reduction: Identify opportunities for standardization and cost reduction within Applications Engineering team; determine recommendations.
• Inventory Management: Track any available inventory that JR has left over from past projects.
• Identify standard components for Application Engineering teams to use in concepting and maintain, as necessary.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement methods to streamline cost development from suppliers and internal references; determine appropriate systems and tools to leverage in process improvements.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Five (5) years of work experience in manufacturing or engineering-related industries required. Experience working in a global organization preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering, or equivalent experience, calculated as two (2) years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables) as well as experience in SQL, database management, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) required. Proficiency in all other Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience driving lean and continuous improvement process and strategy.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships cross-functionally.
• Analytical Thinking: Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to draw conclusions from data.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Organizational: Project management, organization, ability to multitask.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across cultures, regions, and functions.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview: 

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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