Interior – Systems and Components Cost Engineer

InDepth provides design and engineering solutions to a variety of industries and also offers staffing services to some of the most respected companies in the United States. We are constantly looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to be a part of our team and we are highly invested in every employee's professional and personal growth. Visit our website at www.InDepthEngSol.com to learn more.

Job Summary: 
Individual is responsible for establishing technical cost for assigned components throughout program life (establishing piece cost and tooling investment targets, negotiation support for new business placement and cost analysis for design changes). 
  • Working from BOM, drawings and/or samples the individual must be able to develop technical cost for Interior components and systems using historical data, directional cost models, and ultimately activity based costing methodologies. 
  • Individual provides subject matter expertise (cost & process) to support engineering and purchasing at working levels and to executive leadership. 
  • Individual must have the ability to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate piece cost and tooling cost using activity based costing. 
  • Individual must have understanding of elements of piece cost and investment for various manufacturing processing typical for the production of assigned commodities.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business preferred (however, only candidates with minimum number of years’ experience will be considered)
  • 5+ years (with degree) or 10+ years (without degree) of experience in design / development / release OR procurement/costing of Interior components, namely Seating (JIT, Seat Trim Covers, Headrests/Armrests, and/or Electrical/Mechanical)
  • Activity based costing experience.
  • Occasional day trips with possible overnight travel may be required; potential international travel.
  • Strong negotiation, leadership, interpersonal & communication skills required.
  • Must be detail oriented and highly organized to manage many programs and cost details simultaneously.

  • Will be required to drive a company car.  Valid driver’s license is required as well as a clean driving record.
  • May be required to travel domestically and internationally 20

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