• Job Description

  Req#: SENIO002180

  Position summary:

  The Senior Cost Estimator works cross functionally to establish cost estimates and minimum required pricing for new products and changes to existing products. For awarded business, the Senior Cost Estimator establishes initial program budgets, manages program financials through program launch, and helps to establish overhead rates for manufacturing and quoting purposes.

  Job Family: Senior/Principal

  Competencies:

  1. Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finding many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.

  2. Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, pay attention to others’ insights, advice or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

  3. Financial Acumen: Understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators. Uses financial analysis to generate, evaluate and act on options and opportunities. Integrates quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions

  4. Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

  Essential Responsibilities:

  1. Develops cost estimates and quotes for 1) new products and 2) changes to existing products which drive company profitability.

  2. Establish fixed and variable overhead rates for manufacturing for use in quoting for ADAC-Electronics.

  3. Assist in the implementation of a formal quote process in the newly acquired ADAC-Electronics division.

  4. Establish program budgets and manage business case financials from initial quote to production launch.

  5. Supports sales with financial scenarios /financial modeling for mid life-cycle profitability Improvements.

  Required Education & Experience:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Engineering or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of technical and manufacturing work experience and education.

  2. 3-5 years of experience in cost estimating position, with strong financial acumen.

  Preferred Education & Experience:

  1. Experience working in the automotive, electronics, or plastics industries.

  2. Experience working in product costing and quoting.

  Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  1. Communication: Effectively communicates in all forms, as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  2. Complex Problem Solving: Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and potential solutions.

  3. Manufacturing Knowledge: Understands product manufacturing and is familiar with:

  a. Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

  b. Knowledge of machines and tools required in the production and control of company products.

  c. Knowledge of logistics, including relative costs.

  4. Coordination: Effectively distribute and manage information received to ensure deliverables are met within required timing.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
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• About the company

    ADACOpensDoors   SCROLL SCROLL The North American Leader in Vehicle Access Systems From West Michigan,to the World At ADAC Automotive, we are designing the future of vehicle access systems. Our technologies and products are developed to improve the l...

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