Sr Global Cost Estimator

NEAPCO Holdings LLC • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

Neapco is seeking a results-driven individual to join our team as a Sr Global Cost Estimator. The Sr Global Cost Estimator will be responsible for analyzing data to estimate the costs associated with purchased components or services. This position, is new and driven by growth, will report to the Director, Advanced Purchasing, North America and is based at our World Headquarters and Technical Center in Farmington Hills, MI. It is extremely important this team member be aligned with Neapco’s Core Values of Partnership, Passion, Agility, Teamwork, Integrity, and Diversity, along with Neapco’s Sustainability.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of analytical cost estimating experience in automotive components, preferably driveline or similar products & processes
• Knowledge of castings, forgings, heat treat, precision machining, injection/blow molding, spline forming (pressing, rolling, broaching), painting, and assembly processes
• Ability to pay attention to details of projects, such as blueprints, specifications, and contracts to ensure that all factors are accounted for in their cost estimates
• Ability to identify potential problems and develop solutions to address them, such as finding cost-effective alternatives or adjusting estimates based on changing circumstances
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in ERP, Plex and SAP a plus
• 10% travel per month required

Responsibilities

• Partner with Neapco global divisions to understand pursuit and new model programs and its requirements to support Neapco’s global sourcing strategy
• Collect and analyze data related to the production of goods or services including materials, labor, equipment, and other expenses
• Develop accurate cost estimates for purchased components and services that are used to determine the selling price of Neapco products or to determine the feasibility of a project
• Prepare reports outlining the cost estimates for a project, including detailed breakdowns of the costs associated with each phase of the project
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other cross functional team members to ensure that cost estimates are accurate and that the project stays within budget
• Evaluate supplier and contractor quotes to ensure that they are competitive and meet project requirements
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs without sacrificing quality and project outcomes
• Evaluate the component cost impact of changes driven by customers, Neapco, and suppliers
• Regularly assess industry trends and changes in material and labor costs to ensure the cost estimates remain accurate and up-to-date
• Maintain accurate documentation of all cost estimates and related data

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefit package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees