Value Enhancement Manager (Cost Engineering Management)- (2024)

at  Nexteer Automotive

Nexteer is looking for a business minded individual with experience in Product Costing/Cost Engineering/Cost Modeling to join the team as a Value Enhancement Manager for Mechanical Commodities. This position offers the right candidate the ability to interface with various functions within Nexteer as well as with suppliers at a global level in the organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing processes, materials and costing related to the commodity.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial or other related engineering field (required)
• 5-year minimum experience in Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Procurement;
• Proven experience in Cost Estimating (preferably in Automotive industry)
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes for minimum one of the following commodities: castings, machining, assemblies, forgings, stampings, plastics;
• Operating knowledge of design software and engineering tools;
• Excellent at Microsoft Excel;
• Excellent to work effectively with others in a Multicultural environment;
• Self driven and motivated leadership and organization skills;
• Ability to read blueprints and assess manufacturing feasibility;
• High analytical ability in complex situations.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Product Line, Commercial Team and Engineering for cost competitive and efficient designs/processes as part of the cost roadmap development and provide support to understand cost structure and cost drivers;
• Support as needed the evaluation of the validity of commercial quotes for engineering changes/DTC ideas through the use of cost models;
• Develop Cost Models regionally for Nexteer’s supplier base based on prioritization from Commercial team;
• Maintenance of the models as frequent as required, always obtaining the supplier agreement on the updated model;
• Lead / Support Global Supply Management (GSM) in the negotiations with suppliers to get them to an “open book” relationship;
• Coordinate with the pursuit team the use of the developed Cost Models in new programs quoting;
• Through the development of the Cost Models, support the CIP regional leads in the discussions with the suppliers and Nexteer to improve efficiencies and eliminate waste to become more competitive;
• Support the Cost Improvement Process (CIP) regional leads in VA/VE events;
• Support if required Global Supply Management (GSM) in the negotiations with suppliers to get them to an “open book” relationship;
• Ability to travel (local and international);
• Participate in core and non-core training to increase personal and professional development.