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    Cost Engineer - Novi, United States - Conexess

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    Cost Engineer - Automotive Powertrain components preferred

    Novi, MI - 90% On-Site

    $96,000 - $120,000 - Full-time Direct Hire

    Our history:


    From our start in 2009, Conexess has established itself in 3 markets, employing nearly 200+ individuals nationwide. Operating in over 15 states, our client base ranges from Fortune 500/1000 companies to mid-small range companies. For the majority of the mid-small range companies, we are exclusively used due to our outstanding staffing track record

    Who We Are:

    Conexess is a full-service staffing firm offering contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placements. We have a wide range of recruiting capabilities, from help desk technicians to CIOs. We are also capable of offering project-based work.

    Primary Responsibilities
    • Manage, coordinate and provide in early phase best cost calculations (costed BOM) for different manufacturing technologies (purchase parts & tooling) considering functionality and quality requirements, project timing and in close collaboration with the program team
    • Support identifying and implementing part and tool cost reduction to enable the organization to award business at the right cost / price
    • Drive and coordinate cost reduction potentials (e.g. with VA/VE, Design-to-cost techniques) in existing business from the idea respective pre-calculation until implementation in close collaboration with Purchasing, Engineering and Program Management
    • Support Purchasing departments with fact-based negotiations and detailed cost-break-down analysis to reduce quotation prices and implement cost reduction opportunities
    • Benchmarking, teardown and gap-analysis of competitor products
    • Support Advanced Engineering with manufacturability and cost estimation in innovation technology projects/next generation projects
    • Verify cost effecting design changes
    • Evaluation of "Make or Buy" decisions
    • Ensure efficiency (e.g. KPI tracking, standardization) and improve internal transparency of knowledge share, calculations methods and supplier cost-audit results
    • Train internal customers in cost engineering methods and processes to create understanding and role as a business partner
    • Participation in sourcing events, technical reviews and potential supplier visits
    Years of Experience
    • Minimum 3 years of work experience preferred in automotive or automotive supplier industry in related fields
    Education
    • Master Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with a strong commercial or economics background
    Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications
    • Cost Engineering Experience and/or Management experience required
    • Significant experience working cross-functionally in an international corporate environment
    • Experience with Powertrain components
    • Excellent communication, driving for results and negotiation skills
    • Ability to work self-directed at a fast pace dealing with multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Proficiency with cost calculation & office software
    • Fluent German and English language skills
    • Willingness to travel globally
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