The ford cost estimating department is responsible for developing, analyzing, and utilizing cost estimates of automotive components to achieve efficient design and commercial outcomes for vehicle and unit programs. We are a global team with team members located in 8 countries.
in this position...
this role is directly responsible for overall cost estimating pia components (parts in assembly), including:
establishing and maintaining our cost estimating methodologies
acquiring objective and reliable rate information within each region
performing qualitative and quantitative analysis on aggregate estimate data including scale analysis
coordinating internally costed teardown activities within the cost estimating department
this role is supported by a team of cost analysts primarily based in the us and mexico.
bachelor's degree is required, preferably in engineering or equivalent experience.
non-technical bachelor's degree with extensive cost estimating and cost analysis experience maybe considered, especially if holds mba or other advanced degree
minimum 5 years of cost estimating experience
ability to construct and analyze manufacturing costs of components by reviewing drawings, engineering specifications, and functional requirements
demonstrate an enterprise view of business concepts as well as quantitative and critical thinking skills
ability to deliver clear and concise presentations, comfortably & confidently to senior leaders
ability to work on multiple complex projects running concurrently
be an active participant in cross-functional global total cost meetings
articulate cost estimating point of view including ability to explain optimal cost estimates (oces), should costs, and activity-based costing (abc) methodologies
strong collaboration and leadership skills
clear, concise, and persuasive communication skills
ability to influence and upskill others
result driven, ford+ behavior, ownership attitude and quick turnaround of open issues and requests
high integrity to maintain costing principles and ability to explain to customers
must have working knowledge of cost estimating tools and processes
willingness to travel regionally, or internationally as needed
disclaimer:
ford motor company is an equal opportunity employer, as we are committed with a diverse workforce, and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran and basis of disability.
what you'll do...
manage our cost estimating process analysis (pia) team
maintain our costing methods, policies, and guidelines
procure or perform research regionally / globally of rates for raw materials, labor, machines, and utilities, etc., for use by our costing tool, facton
coordinate costed teardown activities within pia components (parts in assembly), including shipping and receiving of parts across regions
manage the oce annual update process including loading costed benchmarks (oces) to tvm-er, working with finance to conduct gap adjustments / overlays, performing standard gap analysis and publishing the gap kit templates
updating the oce green bar file used in the ready reckoner tool, which is used to perform fixed cost analysis due to volume fluctuations
conduct ad hoc special studies as required
support forward model activities to support new programs, including sourcing support as well as interactions / alignment with pia components (parts in assembly) team
lead global pias initiatives in benchmarking new technologies for use in our operations.