Job Posting Title

Lead Costing Estimator

Job Description Summary

Dauch is searching for a Lead Costing Estimator to join our team. This position will be based out of our Detroit Business Offices, in Detroit, MI.


The Leader Cost Estimating will lead and manage all financial responsibilities related to the development of Business Cases and Cost Analyses for product programs. You will work as a key member of a cross functional team, involved in activities like quoting new business, costing engineering changes, valuing make/buy scenarios, and cost reduction opportunities. The position is responsible for monitoring and reporting the financial health of new programs until the start of regular production.

Job Description:

• Coordinate with other functions to develop a business case and quote for opportunities

• Assist Sales team in quote preparation and run various pricing / volume scenarios as required

• Conduct various cost analysis, make vs buy studies and evaluate cost reduction initiatives for financial feasibility

• As part of the program launch team, participate in team meetings to remain up to date with program changes

• Report financial status of product programs at Program reviews with the management team

• Support plant finance develop Activity based cost models and manufacturing costs / rates

• Work with different regions on customer, program, and product margin analysis

• Actively contribute to departmental initiatives/process improvements to enhance the overall department’s effectiveness

• Support ad-hoc quick cost analysis as per management request

• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Education

• BachelorsDegree in Finance / Accounting / Engineering with strong knowledge of Costing processes.

• 7+ years of experience working in a Manufacturing / Automotive / Aerospace industry.

• 5+ years of experience in handling business case cost studies, preferably in Automotive.

• 7+ years of experience in MS Excel.