Cost Estimator

We are AUTOKINITON 

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

•   Assists in analyzing evaluating and preparing cost analysis information in determining the price of products, materials, or services

·       Applies the process to provide cost evaluation and cost and benefit analysis for submitted quote requests. Verifies accuracy and finalizes quotes

·       Assists in analyzing math data, blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and materials and labor estimates

·      Consult with various company departments, vendors or suppliers to discuss and formulate estimates

·      Special assignments or tasks as directed by department leadership as necessary to facilitate company operations

·      Participate in customer and supplier cost saving forums to optimize costs

·      Responsible for adhering to all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities

·      Ability to analyze, organize, and understand large amounts of data.

·      Ability to comprehend manufacturing processes, including ability to analyze differences in manufacturing assumptions.

·      Solve unique and sometimes complex problems using data-driven analysis to identify solutions, establish next steps, and manage open items.

·      Skilled at organization and maintaining job tracking daily/weekly/monthly.

·      Interfaces with cross-functional teams in the organization to obtain information, and to present estimates and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

·      Provides improvement recommendations to Cost Estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.

·      Familiarity with company policies regarding budgeting, procurement, and project management is key to ensuring compliance and efficiency.

·      Demonstrating proficiency with relevant software and tools, such as Excel or specialized estimating software.

This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our corporate engineering team and reports to the Cost Estimating Manager.

Required experience:

·       Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or ten (10) years plus related experience and/or training equivalent combination of education and experience

·       Minimum of three (3) years of experience.

·       Knowledge/understanding of cost analysis, data and other software understanding.

·       Knowledge of various manufacturing/automotive processes and components, whith the ability to evaluate and analyze associated costs

·       Experience in CAD systems software for viewing CAD models

·       Proficiency in excel

·       Experience with spreadsheets, estimating cost models, and cost management tools 

·       Ability to manage multople projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and complexity 

·       Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and cross-functional peers 

Working conditions:

·         We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our corporate office in New Boston, MI and supports our corporate team, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

·         Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI

·         Willow Metro Park

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

•         Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

•         Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

•         Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

•         Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.