Job Title: Cost Engineer
Job Description
Analyze the validity of automotive supplier part pricing and tooling uplift requests in a service environment. Evaluate changes in manufacturing processes, volume impact, and inflation. Calculate a 'should cost' and explain cost changes to internal and external stakeholders with competing agendas. Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates, considering efficiency, floorspace, and inflation impact on labor and burden rates. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Operate in a grey space environment with minimal direction and manage multiple projects. Work with internal combustion engines and various commodities, with a transition to BEVs in the next 5 years requiring knowledge of motors, electronics, and batteries. Organize and analyze different data sets across multiple commodities to tell a coherent story.
Hard Skills
Cost Analysis
Data Analysis
Excel
SAP
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Problem-solving
Ability to operate with minimal direction
Ability to manage multiple projects
Work Site
This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Dearborn, Michigan.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of StaffingR double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
