150369 Quote & Cost Team Leader
Our customer located in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Quote & Cost Team Leader on a direct hire basis.
The salary range for this position is dependent upon level of experience.
Job Introduction
The Quote & Cost Team Leader will lead a dedicated team responsible for developing and coordinating accurate product cost estimates for New Business Opportunities. He / she will also coordinate the maintenance of cost and pricing data thru the life cycle of programs. Also be responsible for identifying and detailing estimated costs for "Bill of Materials" representing the purchased components of the product, labor, overhead, engineering and other. Ensure that the team’s estimations are being based on the latest known competitive intelligence while working within a multi-functional environment to ensure estimates are completed in a timely manner.
Major Responsibilities
• Coordinate day-to-day Quote team assignments.
• Review information developed by engineering department for customer quotations, including material processes and design intent of requested quotations.
• Build estimations from the ground up based upon knowledge of manufacturing processes and commodities to include cost development for raw materials, machining rates, and other processing costs to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
• Maintain overall accountability for estimates submitted.
• Must be able to cultivate relationships for collaboration with the Program Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Sales departments, and the manufacturing locations.
• Be able to fully explain estimate assumptions to all organizational levels and back up with supporting detail.
• Prepare and maintain commercial finance deliverables in a confidential and thorough manner to insure quality and integrity of data.
• Continually look for ways to improve the Cost Estimating Process.
• Ability to prioritize multiple estimate requests quickly and accurately.
• Must be self-motivated / directed. Required to determine most, if not all own priorities.
• Requires minimal management input to achieve objectives. Must uphold the highest code of ethics and values consistent with company expectation.
• Recognized as subject matter expert in one or more processes or commodities.
Knowledge and Education
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field (Accounting / Engineering).
Work Experience
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience working in an automotive production / manufacturing environment.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel.
Skills and Competencies
• Team Leadership experience.
• Experience using other cost estimating software programs.
• Ability to convey / train knowledge to others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Critical analysis skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Position interacts with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Web-based Intranet Systems and other MRP systems, background in SAP desirable, but not required.
HOW TO APPLY
Forward your resume in MS-WORD document format via separate email to sciske@dakogroup.com and include 150369 Quote & Cost Team Leader in the subject line of your email. Please DO NOT use the Apply Now feature.
Only those candidates that are eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered. The selected candidate will be required to pass a Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, and must provide 2 3 Professional References (Manager, Immediate Supervisor, etc.).
We appreciate your interest in The DAKO Group. After careful review and consideration of your resume, we will contact you directly if we are interested in pursuing a further assessment.
PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES!
Our customer located in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Quote & Cost Team Leader on a direct hire basis.
The salary range for this position is dependent upon level of experience.
Job Introduction
The Quote & Cost Team Leader will lead a dedicated team responsible for developing and coordinating accurate product cost estimates for New Business Opportunities. He / she will also coordinate the maintenance of cost and pricing data thru the life cycle of programs. Also be responsible for identifying and detailing estimated costs for "Bill of Materials" representing the purchased components of the product, labor, overhead, engineering and other. Ensure that the team’s estimations are being based on the latest known competitive intelligence while working within a multi-functional environment to ensure estimates are completed in a timely manner.
Major Responsibilities
• Coordinate day-to-day Quote team assignments.
• Review information developed by engineering department for customer quotations, including material processes and design intent of requested quotations.
• Build estimations from the ground up based upon knowledge of manufacturing processes and commodities to include cost development for raw materials, machining rates, and other processing costs to ensure consistent accuracy of work.
• Maintain overall accountability for estimates submitted.
• Must be able to cultivate relationships for collaboration with the Program Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Sales departments, and the manufacturing locations.
• Be able to fully explain estimate assumptions to all organizational levels and back up with supporting detail.
• Prepare and maintain commercial finance deliverables in a confidential and thorough manner to insure quality and integrity of data.
• Continually look for ways to improve the Cost Estimating Process.
• Ability to prioritize multiple estimate requests quickly and accurately.
• Must be self-motivated / directed. Required to determine most, if not all own priorities.
• Requires minimal management input to achieve objectives. Must uphold the highest code of ethics and values consistent with company expectation.
• Recognized as subject matter expert in one or more processes or commodities.
Knowledge and Education
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field (Accounting / Engineering).
Work Experience
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience working in an automotive production / manufacturing environment.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel.
Skills and Competencies
• Team Leadership experience.
• Experience using other cost estimating software programs.
• Ability to convey / train knowledge to others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Critical analysis skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Position interacts with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Web-based Intranet Systems and other MRP systems, background in SAP desirable, but not required.
HOW TO APPLY
Forward your resume in MS-WORD document format via separate email to sciske@dakogroup.com and include 150369 Quote & Cost Team Leader in the subject line of your email. Please DO NOT use the Apply Now feature.
Only those candidates that are eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered. The selected candidate will be required to pass a Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, and must provide 2 3 Professional References (Manager, Immediate Supervisor, etc.).
We appreciate your interest in The DAKO Group. After careful review and consideration of your resume, we will contact you directly if we are interested in pursuing a further assessment.
PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES!