Senior Cost Estimating Analyst

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Job description

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Job Posting Title

Senior Cost Estimating Analyst

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the preparation, coordination, and documentation of financial analysis projects such as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments. Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects. Prepares forecasts and analysis of trends in manufacturing, sales, finance, general business conditions, and other related areas. Responsible for the reconciliation of internal accounts. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management.

Job Description

* Responsible for evaluating and analyzing cost changes for various products/processes - castings, stampings, forgings, machining etc; and associated tooling investment(s) by reviewing technical specifications and requirements.
* Responsible for costing Engineering Bill of Materials for new and current programs.
* Actively support the Purchasing function to ensure market competitive sourcing and ensures bids meet the organization's standards for price, quality and timing
* Implement, maintain and update associated cost analysis with real time quotes or valid technical data (as applicable).
* Coordinate with Engineering, Cost Estimating, Purchasing and the outside supply base as required.
* Train additional associates in related AAM global locations.
* Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities along with process efficiency improvements.
* Organize and record domestic and international market studies for various commodities to identify market trends for material costs.

Required Skills and Education

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent along with 4-6 years of relevant experience in an automotive industry. Knowledge of driveshaft/unibody products along with manufacturing methods/processes preferred.
* Strong technical expertise in casting, stamping, machining and related categories required.
* Experience in MS Office Suite required and experience with integrated ERP systems is recommended (Oracle, SAP, etc.).
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills required.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
* Program Management experience preferred.
* Excellent interpersonal skills required (i.e., for presentations, meeting facilitation, etc.)
* Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently as required.
* Willingness to travel as required to plant & supplier sites to assess the products and process systems, approximately 15%.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

For over 20 years, customers around the world have entrusted AAM to design, engineer, validate and manufacture driveline and metal forming technologies for automotive, commercial and industrial markets. Today, we are a premier global Tier 1 automotive supplier with broad capabilities across multiple product lines to deliver efficient, powerful and innovative solutions for our customers. We've earned the trust of our suppliers and our customers through our steadfast commitments to quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

AAM delivers power. We deliver power literally through vehicle components, systems and innovation, but we also deliver power in ways unseen. We power our associates, their families, and the communities in which we operate. Our global team of over 21,000 associates has a clear vision of where AAM is going and how we are going to get there. After all, they are the reason we are a leader in the automotive industry. We are powering the future. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail . AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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