Cost Estimator - Hybrid

Hyundai Mobis

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years of experience in cost analysis, financial planning, or accounting.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with ERP or cost management systems is advantageous.
  • Interest in financial modeling and project profitability analysis.
  • Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adapt swiftly and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Korean language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Track, analyze, and report on project costs including materials, labor, logistics, and overhead.
  • Manage project budgets and cost estimates, monitoring performance and variance.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, sales, and purchasing to evaluate design changes and find cost-saving opportunities.
  • Develop cost models for competitive RFQs and pricing activities.
  • Assist in preparing financial and profitability analyses like DCF and NPV to support decision-making.
  • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to identify cost risks and opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate cost databases and contribute to cost reporting.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours starting between 7 AM and 9 AM, Monday to Friday.
  • Dynamic office environment without hazardous conditions.
  • Potential for collaboration across various teams.
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a fast-paced automotive field.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Cost Analyst will support the tracking, management, and analysis of costs for automotive projects, with a focus on battery system assembly, chassis assembly, and related commodities. This role involves close collaboration with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Sales teams to ensure that all cost drivers-such as labor, materials, logistics, customs, and customer contracts-are accurately captured and optimized.

You will assist in preparing financial reports, supporting RFQs, and conducting scenario and stress test analyses to evaluate the impact of cost fluctuations. The role also includes supporting financial evaluations such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and payback analysis to assess project viability and profitability.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:
  • Track, analyze, and report project costs including materials, labor, logistics, and overhead expenses.
  • Manage project budgets and cost estimates while monitoring cost performance and variance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Sales, and Purchasing teams to control costs, evaluate design changes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Support RFQs and pricing activities by developing cost models and ensuring competitive, profitable quotations.
  • Support the preparation of cost breakdowns for RFQs and customer proposals.
  • Typical re Assist in tracking and analyzing project costs across multiple components and commodities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate cost inputs.
  • Conduct financial and profitability analyses (DCF, NPV, IRR, payback) and provide management reporting to support strategic decision-making.
  • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess cost risks and opportunities.
  • Help prepare financial models and profitability assessments for new and ongoing projects.
  • Contribute to monthly and quarterly cost reporting and variance analysis.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date cost databases and documentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS/ REQUIRMENTS:
  • 4-8 years of experience in cost analysis, financial planning, or accounting.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP or cost management systems is a plus.
  • Interest in financial modeling and project profitability analysis.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to adapt quickly and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Korean language proficiency is a plus.

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.
  • Be a team player.
  • Have great attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation.)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4-8 years of experience in cost analysis, financial planning, or accounting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Position requires occasional or frequent moderate physical activity.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
  • A typical work week is 45 hours/week.
  • Working hours for employees are flexible with a typical day starting 7am- 9am M-F.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CANDIDATE SPONSORSHIP:

Mobis does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Mobis immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Mobis as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company. (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, E-2, TN, J-1, etc.)

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