10 Nov
Estimating/Cost Engineer (Remote till covid situation is over)
Michigan, Grandblanc , 48439 Grandblanc USA

Vacancy expired!

This role has the potential to convert into a fulltime role after 6 months of contract based on the performance of the candidate. Remote till the covid-19 situation is over.

Responsibilities
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    Quoting: Complete quoting activity on time and accurately for all products. For outsource/purchased products analyze materials, vendor capabilities, material costing and recommend vendors.
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    Estimating Process: Manage quoting process and conduct continuous improvement for accuracy and efficiency
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    Data Management: Maintain data, assumptions, costing standards, documentation and communication for quotes and production standards
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    Metrics: Manage department metrics for quoting and cost standards
  • §Facilitate Gate 3 Technical Reviews (Interface between Estimating to Launch)
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    Annual projects: Identify and prioritize annual top 10 cost savings projects (VAVE). Assist with material base optimization. Other projects identified by department.

Key Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

Technical Skills
  • §Product costing experience
  • §Strong math skills
  • §Advanced level Excel
  • §Experience with vendor communications
  • §Strong organization sand problem solving capability

Other Skills
  • §Ability to coordinate cross functional resources and collaborate with team on projects
  • §Execute to goals and objectives in a timely manner
  • §Solves problems with limited information, resourceful
  • §Ability to work and make decisions independently
  • §Team player but with independence to assess risk and benefits
  • §Exhibit Passion and Energy

Duties Description:

Quoting
  • §Complete Technical Reviews and quotes for all product quoting opportunities
  • §Determine budgetary or firm quote responses
  • §Complete quote revisions and annual contract extension reviews
  • §Maintain quoting metrics including status and timing of quotes
  • §Gain competitive vendor quotes for projects that require outsourcing
  • §Manage and organize quote folders for intuitive use
  • §Maintain data, assumptions, costing standards, documentation and communication for all quotes and production standards

Estimating Process
  • §Maintain standards data accuracy used for estimating and product costing: Costing assumptions, production material and labor standards, plate and tool cost standards
  • §Execute estimating process improvement initiatives for greater efficiency, accuracy, cross-training, and simplified data managementLaunch Process Support: Gate 3 Review

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Coordinate Technical reviews for Launch
  • §Participate in the Launch process as a contributor as interface between quote/costing and launch
  • §Summarize and communicate to sales team requirements “open issues” to gain firm quote response and launch

Other
  • §Participate as required on assigned Corporate or Department projects
  • Adhere to all company policies and work within the values and mission statement
Genius Business Solutions, Inc. (GBSI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At GBSI, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity, to protections against unlawful discrimination and harassment as defined by law and to ensure the full participation of all people in the workplace regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age or disability.

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