Cost Engineer
Location:
Washington, MI, US, 48094
Req ID 24557
We are looking for a colleague in our Finance Department at our location in Washington, MI.
Responsibilities:
Development and implementation of new methods/processes in alignment
A group wide (e.g. technology-specific) knowledge base as basis of planning and calculations
Group wide Cost Engineering Reference-processes
a technology-specific cost analysis throughout the entire product lifecycle
Perform Product Cost Calculations
Generation of Best-Practice-Product Cost Calculations from a Total Cost view
Figure cost structures and develop Fast Calculation Methods / tools
Carry out Quote- and Deviation analysis
As well as define measures for cost reduction in an commercial and technical way
Represent the respective results and cost targets when dealing with suppliers and customers
Support of Product Cost Engineering and the cross functional team during the Product Development Process with specific Technology know how (e.g. for Concept evaluations and Product benchmarks)
Execution of internal and external process mapping (Brown-Field examinations) and evaluation of the Cost performance in the Commodity (e.g. Aluminum & Steel hot forging, turned parts)
Execution of trainings (globally) for Technologies of the Commodity (e.g. Aluminum & Steel Hot forging, Turned parts)
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a technical field
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Strong experience in cost engineering for aluminium and steel forging
Strong communication and organizational skills
Be part of our ZF team as Cost Engineer and apply now!
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ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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