Cost Analyst

Ford
Dearborn, MI
Category Engineering
Job Description
Ford is seeking a Cost Analyst to collaborate with stakeholders on automotive electronics parts. This role involves estimating cost, creating data pipelines, providing technical guidance, and facilitating negotiations. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovation, sustainability, and organizational capabilities within the company.

Requirements

  • Collaborate with stakeholders in Purchasing, Product Development, Material Cost, and Finance on all part cost matters.
  • Own the cost estimating and modeling processes.
  • Develop and maintain a data/knowledge pipeline for effective cost estimation.
  • Create detailed cost models for electromechanical products.
  • Serve as the technical advisor in should-costs and Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE).
  • Understand Activity Based Costing, volume-based costing, and “Should Cost”.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of differences between Activity Based Costing, suppliers’ costing methodologies, and “Should Cost”.
  • Facilitate and participate on supplier plant visits.
  • Contribute your extensive expertise to the Cost Estimating team.
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