Passion creates innovation
We put our maxim PASSION CREATES INNOVATION into practice with absolute conviction and with such success that we are now enlarging our team. Therefore, we are looking for an employee (m/f/d) who is able to start work as a
Cost Estimator
Ref.-Nr.
5835
ENTRY DATE
as of now
LOCATION
Bridgnorth
EXTENT OF EMPLOYMENT
The Cost Engineer will evaluate different technologies, processes and supplier quotes to support engineering as well as procurement selecting the most appropriate design. The quote analysis will also be used by procurement for negotiating the best cost for the production material.
After successfully launching new projects the Cost Engineer will be continuously exploring cost down ideas. Process analysis and optimisations at the supplier´s plants are other key activities of the cost engineer.
IF YOU ARE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT...
- Support the engineering and design process by comparing different processes, production materials and production locations on the basis of calculations.
- Provide design recommendations on the basis of cost evaluations.
- Conduct on-site process analysis and process optimisation at the supplier plants to improve our cost position.
- Implement and monitoring of cost down measures at the suppliers to support multi-year savings contracts.
- Analysis of supplier quotes to identify negotiation possibilities.
- Lead Make or Buy studies together with controlling to improve cost position or supply delivery performance and support market value proposition.
- Review material cost controlling with bottom-up cost analysis of products, processes, or assembly operation plants.
- Supplier development with regards to the suppliers cost position and by that its robust financial performance.
...AND POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS?
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Experience gained at either a Tier 1 automotive supplier or automotive OEM, ideally within Plastics.
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Significant relevant sales management experience within 1st Tier Automotive supply.
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Previous experience of working within a high volume, automotive manufacturing environment, coupled with the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
- Firm grasp of financial measurements is a must
- Key user / Extensive experience of using Costing Software to produce accurate cost and investment proposals
- Experience in leading cross-functional change management and cost down projects.
THEN WE CAN OFFER YOU:
An exciting employment in a dynamic industry, multifaceted challenges as well as both personal and professional development opportunities in a collegial working atmosphere. We also offer adequate remuneration in line with your realisation abilities and initiative level.Product Highlights
YOUR PERSONAL CONTACT
Ruth Elizabeth Seabridge
HR Manager Bromyard and Telford
www.polytec-group.com
