Costing Analyst

**JOB DESCRIPTION** **Overview** The Costing Analyst oversees development and management of product costs: material cost, conversion cost, manufacturing equipment requirements, labor requirements, cycle times, tooling and capital requirements for new business or changes to current business. **Core Responsibilities** - Develop quotations that will be submitted to OEM customers through business units - Develop risks/opportunities with each quote - Review complex bill of materials for reasonableness - Review manufacturing assumptions for reasonableness - Effectively communicate cost data to the organization - Develop rates for manufacturing plants - Analyze cost variance and financial metrics - Support purchasing negotiate prices with suppliers as required and provide cost targets for purchased components - Provide product cost reduction estimates as required - Actively contribute to departmental initiatives/process improvements to enhance the overall department’s effectiveness - Work on special projects, as needed **Basic Qualifications** - Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business or Operations or Engineering - 1-3 years’ experience in Finance or Operations or Manufacturing or Engineering or Purchasing in the Automotive Industry - Strong computer skills, i.e., Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint - Self-motivated and eager to learn - Interest in understanding both the financial and technical side of operations and manufacturing - Demonstrated experience as a value-added team member - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and strong attention to detail - Ability to work cross-functionally across the organization - Occasional travel required **Preferred Qualifications** - Master’s degree in Business Administration - Intern experience within the Automotive Industry - Foreign language skills **PRIMARY LOCATION** Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI