Inside the RoleDaimler Trucks Cost Engineering is working at the interface of Strategy, R&D, Purchasing and Controlling with the clear target to ensure Daimler's profitability as well as the competitiveness of our products.
The Cost Engineering (CE) Department is responsible for calculating should cost and tooling cost for series production and new projects. Through the use of standard tools, databases, and the global CE network in Europe, Brazil, Japan and India, CE generates cost transparency and develops strategies for cost avoidance/reduction.
Cost Engineering works in collaboration with the Program Management and Finance departments to determine the bottom-up target costs of new product projects for all powertrain components. We support the Purchasing Department in negotiations of new parts and tooling based on REC (Reference Calculation), avoiding cost increases, and establishing long term strategies with Daimler suppliers.
CE also works with the Engineering Department to achieve design-to-target goals.
Cost Engineering is a key player in cost reduction efforts, either directly based on REC discussions and workshops, or globally through the Lead Cost planner structure.
With the overall shift from combustion driven powertrain to alternative technologies and additionally more focus on e-powertrain components, we are specifically looking for a candidate with education and/or experience in e-mobility in addition to combustion technology.
Posting Information
We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of$104,000-$133,000 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age;starting at 4 weeks paidvacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paidparental leave; employee assistance program;comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off; short-termand long-term disability plans.
Job Description
What You Drive at DTNA
Responsible to maintain detailed knowledge of parts in scope, related technologies, materials and production processes
Participate in cost avoidance and reduction activities based on bottom-up should cost calculation according the global Cost Engineering methodology supported by available systems
Proactively present gaps between price and should cost to Purchasing & Engineering, align next steps and track the progress to close cost gaps.
Set up Cost Engineering strategy to achieve short, mid and long term savings.
Support Purchasing in negotiations and directly discuss cost gaps with suppliers
Collaborate with Engineering to promote design to cost and help to avoid costly product changes
Support the creation of cost targets with a bottom-up approach for product projects.
Verify savings potentials by benchmarking complex powertrain parts, engage in tear downs and cost driver analysis for internal and external parts.
Represent CE Team in cross functional project team meetings and provide cost transparency for the project lead and cross-functions
Occasional travel (North America and globally) involving supplier negotiations and OSA is required.
Knowledge You Should Bring
Bachelor Degree Required - Mechanical, Engineering or Industrial Engineering
3-5 years in a Cost engineering role
1 year of group leader, project lead or mentoring experience
Experienced in cross-disciplinary project work, CVDS system.
Basic knowledge of costing principles and TcPCM system knowledge
3 experience in manufacturing process optimization- TOS operation knowledge
4-5 experience in handling Engine, transmission and Axle components in heavy duty trucks.
Experience working within multicultural teams
Experience in digitalization platforms and visualization tools ( Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Negotiation skills
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
Experience in Aluminum die casting technology
Knowledge of Daimler costing methodology
Additional language skills; German, Spanish, Portuguese
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Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Schedule Type:Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.
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