Req ID 57323 MSSC La Laguna, Mexico
ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act.
ZF is looking for a Engineer III- Cost for our location in La Laguna, Durango.
Position Requirements: - Consolidate input data from Various Functional groups and input this data into business case software to produce program financials
- Continuous development of group wide Cost Engineering Reference-processes
- Functional development of tools in Cost Estimating (e.g. technology-specific fast calculators)
- Generation of Best-Practice-Product Cost Calculations considering a Total Cost approach
- Utilize understanding of engineering/manufacturing processes to identify potentials for business improvement strategies. (Lean manufacturing Strategies)
- Interpret and challenge plant manufacturing solution for viability in Capital expenditure requests.
- Compute cost estimates of raw material, Factory costs, supplier tools.
- Identification of measures for optimization of Cost structures
- Quote and Deviation analysis (P&L, and cash flows) as well as the development of gap closure recommendations (commercial/technical)
- Calculation of the Cost impact associated with Engineering changes based on drawing modifications
- Maintain project files and program documentation. Manage program financials from award through full program life cycle.
- Compute and speak to financial ratios/profit metrics
- Support presentation to high level management technical detail in quotation including Commodity inflation, foreign exchange, capital expenditures, technology, and assembly details
Essential Skills and Experience: - Degree in BS or BA, Engineering/Business/Finance preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Engineering/Manufacturing/Finance related field
- Specific knowledge about Cost and (Manufacturing-) Technologies in the Technology Functional Plastics (injection molding), Steel/Aluminum Stamping, Die Casting. Understanding of Tool capability and machine processes.
- Ability to read Engineering Drawings
- Experience with database programs (Excel,Pivot Tables, PoweBI) Ability to write macros to streamline processes (+)
- Willingness to continuously keep knowledge at a state of the art/best practice level
- Distinct analytical capabilities, solution oriented, and accuracy/detail orientation
- Supportive, ability to work in teams, strong communication skills in an international context and acceptance for travelling
Be part of our ZF team as Engineer III-Cost and apply now!
Contact
Mariana Lizeth Cantu
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