Sr Cost Specialist/Engineer
Novi, US, MI 48377
About the position
Mobility connects people. People shape mobility. Do you have a strategic, analytical thinking and want to design the development of a global acting automotive company? Making decisions and taking responsibility? Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. For our location in Novi (USA) we are looking for an enthusiastic Cost Engineer (f/m/d) to carry out costing for purchased products, assemblies and tools, as well as negotiate findings together with purchasing.
Responsibilities
As a Cost Engineer, you will be a key member of our team, contributing to ensure the competitiveness of our products. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Cost Analysis: Conducting comprehensive cost analyses for existing products and projects to identify optimization opportunities.
- Cost Estimations: Generating accurate cost estimates for new product developments, considering material costs, labor hours, processes, and other relevant factors.
- Supplier Management: Collaborating with our global suppliers to identify and negotiate cost-effective sourcing options.
- Cost Transparency: Providing transparent cost information and reports to management and project teams.
- Continuous Improvement: Initiating and monitoring measures for continuous cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
- Risk Management: Identifying potential cost risks and developing strategies for risk mitigation.
- Communication: Working closely with our global teams to effectively communicate cost information and develop solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years experience in cost engineering, preferably in automotive industry or similar environment.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field.
- Advanced user skills in CAD-software; knowledge of various manufacturing technologies. Desirable Siemans TcPCM; Lean Management.
- Strong appearance, confidence, interest in new technologies, independence, ability to learn quickly, willingness to travel.
- Business fluency in English.
What we offer
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD, STD, LTD, 401k company match.
Application / Contact
If this sounds interesting and likely the right challenge for you, we look forward to receiving your application!
The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the application deadline date.
We want your integrity, accountability, creativity and teamwork mindset and skills
In Kongsberg Automotive we embrace diversity within our workforce. We make recruiting decisions based on experience and skills and pride ourselves on having a strong culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness.
We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds, providing a limitless pool of ideas and opportunities, who will incorporate our core values within their work. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles and offer an unlimited contract within a dynamic and international environment with prospects for personal growth.
Welcome to an outstanding career in Kongsberg Automotive!