Cost Estimator, Purchase in Assembly

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world - together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?**In this position...**Cost Estimating Analyst for PIA (Purchased in Assembly), interfacing primarily with system estimators for IPTS / Exterior / Digital Tech and, secondly, with key stakeholders in Purchasing (Supply Chain), Product Development (including Programs), Material Cost, and Finance, for all matters related to part costs for Tier 2 electronics components and electrical motors. This role requires resilience to workload and the capacity to influence others in an ambiguous environment.**You'll have...**- Bachelor’s degree required - Must possess either an Engineering undergraduate degree with 3+ years of business and/or finance experience.- 3+ years of experience in automotive component manufacturing processes ( desire in electronics or electrical motors)- English proficiency- Accountability to develop projects, use data analytics and AI to help modernize and improve efficiency- A Cost Estimator/Cost Analyst should possess experience in more than one of the following:- SMT process, stamping, sintering, deep draw, plastic injection, machining, wiring and assemblyExperience using Estimating Software to develop Optimal Cost Estimates and Should Cost Estimates.**Even better, you may have...**- Exceptional communication (oral & written), facilitation, team building, conflict resolution and collaboration skills in cross-functional, diverse environments- Persuasive storytelling abilities to promote your ideas at the highest levels, gain alignment, generate excitement, and instigate momentum in complex matrixed environments.- Ability to construct and analyze manufacturing costs of tier 2 components using supplier feedback or physical samples.- Ability to torn down motors and review assembly process, similarly ability to identify electronic components and pricing traceability.- Demonstrate a proven grasp of business concepts as well as quantitative and critical thinking skills- Ability to assess cost benefit analysis of different supplier manufacturing methods.- Ability to maintain data integrity and accuracy and use data to identify and solve problems- Strong collaboration and leadership skills- Clear, concise, and persuasive communication skills with strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word capabilitiesProactive with the ability to balance multiple tasksThis position is a salary grade 7- 8.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.**What you'll do...**- Develop piece cost estimates for assigned commodities which require an extensive understanding of manufacturing cost structure and supply base capability (including: SMT process, stamping, sintering, plastic injection, machining, wiring, and assembly).- Support teardowns, commodity analysis, benchmark standard methodologies, and identify material cost reduction opportunities.- Actively support strategic commodity initiatives with relevant cost analysis- Support cost target setting, commercial pricing agreements, and change control processes for forward and current model vehicle programs by delivering accurate estimates, including detailed cost gap analysis.- Ensure reasonable, physicals-based, Best-In-Class assumptions for part manufacturing of their respective commodities, and convincingly convey principles to stakeholders & partners.- Demonstrate a strong understanding of differences between Activity Based Costing, volume-based costing, and “Should Cost”. Provide technical guidance and variance explanations between Activity Based Costing, suppliers’ costing methodologies, and “Should Cost” estimates.- Facilitate and participate on supplier plant visits, preferably with Supply Chain, PD, and STA, to support benchmarking, data gathering, training, negotiations, or other activities as needed to ensure physical-based cost estimates, quantifiable gap analyses, and viable cost reductions.- Provide negotiation support to Supply Chain and System Estimators.- Deliver robust cost estimates and analyses in support of Program Lifecycle, Team Value Management, Benchmarking, etc., as required to drive design and commercial cost reductions.- Contribute your extensive expertise to the Cost Estimating team as we continuously refine our chosen agile framework and modern ways of working- Track, met/ exceed cost metrics for design and commercial initiatives using previous line responsibilities.- Develop waste elimination projects / run AI initiatives within the role.