*description*
auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With u.s.based operational headquarters in southfield, michigan, auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 jv locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.
We are currently searching for *cost estimating & program control*to join our team in *méxico*. This position will be responsible for all aspects of cost estimating and program controlling from advanced quotes through program hand-off for floor production.
*key responsibilities*
- key partner to the advance quote team and program management team
- business partner to program management team and plant operations on key performance indicators
- work with sales, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate response to customers’ rfqs
- accountable for timely and accurate business case support
- tracking financial performance from cradle to grave to ensure the business have high visibility at any time during its life prior to plant hand-off- maintain cost cards, apr’s, & cost walks on post-award programs.
- calculate cost impact of engineering change requests.
- analyze and monitor business cases and provide management teams with financial walks for various level of reviews.
- be the go-to-person for specific programs
- drive appropriate actions to be taken in a timely manner by promoting financial awareness in the business among all functions
- strong engineering or manufacturing sense to challenge continuous improvements in productivity and cost/investment optimization
- provide business plan (apr) and analysis for all program capital appropriation request (par)
- direct the preparation of annual budget and long range plans for the in-charge programs
- learn all aspects of facton. This should include maintaining master files, bom, costing, investments, setting sell prices, developing apr’s, and performing overall sensitivity analysis.- collaborate with plants on capacity, efficiency, cycle times and manning.
- coordinate cost reviews with plant management and all key team members.
- maintain costing database including raw materials, purchased parts, labor/burden rates, capx, tooling, etc.
*minimum qualifications*
- bachelor's degree in engineering or auto industry related majors.
- 3+ years of experience in costing or product engineering or program controlling.
- 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing operation. Either textiles or automotive.
- strong microsoft office skills. Excel, powerpoint. Power bi would be preferred.
- experience with facton, preferred.
- experience with erp systems. Plex & qad. Knowledge of master files & part / product structure.
- excellent communication skills, both oral and written; strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to rapidly assimilate knowledge of processes and systems.
- strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple assignments and projects with varying deadlines.
- quick learner, proactive, great resilient.
- excellent english and high flexibility on working hours
*what you will gain as a part of the auria team*:
- competitive salary
- benefits and perks above the law
- professional developments
- healthy work environment