Lead Cost Estimating

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Job Posting Title

Lead Cost Estimating

Job Description Summary

The Lead Cost Estimating will lead and manage all financial responsibilities related the development of Business Cases and Cost Analyses for product programs. You will work as a key member of a cross functional team, involved in activities like quoting new business, costing engineering changes, valuing make/buy scenarios and cost reduction opportunities. The position is responsible for monitoring and reporting the financial health of new programs until start of regular production.

Job Description

• Coordinate with other functions to develop a business case and quote for opportunities
• Assist Sales team in quote preparation and run various pricing / volume scenarios as required
• Conduct various cost analysis, make vs buy studies and evaluate cost reduction initiatives for financial feasibility
• As part of the program launch team, participate in team meetings to remain up to date with program changes
• Report financial status of product programs at Program reviews with the management team
• Support plant finance develop Activity based cost models and manufacturing costs / rates
• Work with different regions on customer, program, and product margin analysis
• Actively contribute to departmental initiatives/process improvements to enhance the overall department’s effectiveness
• Support ad-hoc quick cost analysis as per management request
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors Degree in Finance / Accounting / Engineering with knowledge of Costing processes
• 5+ years of Experience working in Automotive industry
• 3+ years of experience in handling business case studies preferably in Automotive
• 3+ years of experience in MS Excel

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent communication

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

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