Cost Estimator

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the development and coordination of product & process cost estimates. Collaborates with all stakeholders to establish cost estimates supporting advanced development production implementation, directional/engineering estimates, and should cost modeling on key strategic business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes customer quote packages to ensure the development of a comprehensive response. Works closely with all stakeholders (division, operations, MP&L, finance, engineering, purchasing, sales, and business development) to establish directional cost estimates.
• Develop process to streamline real-time cost data access: raw material, labor & cycle time, burden, component costs (purchasing), mold & paint processing, tooling, and capital cost & capacity.
• Provides cost estimate inputs to new business finance manager for QC model inclusion and alignment on key financial metrics.
• Verifies accuracy and finalizes quote packages.
• Ensures Group and Divisional leadership visibility & approval prior to customer submission.
• Supports and justifies cost/pricing structure to the customer as required, under the direction of the department manager and with the coordination of Sales, Business Development, and Engineering.
• Maintains customer submitted pricing data as required.
• Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).
• Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).

• Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations. Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety. Complete safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur, as defined.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of product, design, manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully coordinate and complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written and technical presentations.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Demonstrated successful performance with independent problem solving.
• Analytical skills to review and interpret data and make recommendations regarding costs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Special Knowledge -. Bachelor's Degree (or bachelor's equivalency) business or engineering; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience - Minimum 3 years' experience in an automotive manufacturing/engineering related environment. Minimum of 2 years of practical experience in product costing environment.
Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require local, domestic and international travel.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors