Cost Estimating

DescriptionAuria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles.

With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

We are currently searching for Cost Estimating & Program Controlto join our team in México.

This position will be responsible for all aspects of Cost Estimating and Program Controlling from Advanced Quotes through Program Hand-off for floor production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESKey partner to the Advance Quote team and Program Management teamBusiness partner to Program Management team and plant operations on key performance indicatorsWork with sales, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate response to customers' RFQsAccountable for timely and accurate business case supportTracking financial performance from Cradle to Grave to ensure the business have high visibility at any time during its life prior to plant Hand-offMaintain cost cards, APR's, & cost walks on post-award programs.Calculate cost impact of engineering change requests.Analyze and monitor business cases and provide management teams with financial walks for various level of reviews.Be the go-to-person for specific programsDrive appropriate actions to be taken in a timely manner by promoting financial awareness in the business among all functionsStrong engineering or manufacturing sense to challenge continuous improvements in productivity and cost / investment optimizationProvide business plan (APR) and analysis for all program capital appropriation request (PAR)Direct the preparation of annual budget and long range plans for the in-charge programsLearn all aspects of Facton.

This should include maintaining master files, BOM, costing, investments, setting sell prices, developing APR's, and performing overall sensitivity analysis.Collaborate with plants on capacity, efficiency, cycle times and manning.Coordinate cost reviews with plant management and all key team members.Maintain costing database including raw materials, purchased parts, labor / burden rates, CAPX, tooling, etc.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree in Engineering or Auto Industry related majors.3+ years of experience in costing or product engineering or program controlling.3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing operation.

Either Textiles or Automotive.Strong Microsoft Office Skills.

Excel, PowerPoint.

Power BI would be preferred.Experience with Facton, preferred.Experience with ERP systems.

Plex & QAD.

Knowledge of master files & part / product structure.Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to rapidly assimilate knowledge of processes and systems.Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple assignments and projects with varying deadlines.Quick learner, proactive, great resilient.Excellent English and high flexibility on working hoursWhat you will gain as a part of the Auria Team : Competitive salaryBenefits and perks above the lawProfessional developmentsHealthy work environment