<p>We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?</p> <p>Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.?We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!</p> <p>In this position...</p> <p>As a Cost Estimator for automotive electronics, you will collaborate with stakeholders in Purchasing, Product Development, Material Cost, and Finance on all part cost matters related to electrical commodities such as displays, clusters, and interface controls. Own the cost estimating and modeling processes, continuously improving accuracy and effectiveness at all product stages.</p> <ul> <li>To develop and maintain a data/knowledge pipeline for effective cost estimation of automotive products </li><li>Create detailed cost models for electromechanical products (e.g., electrical/mechanical components, PCBAs, and wire harnesses), providing data-driven insights for critical decision-making. </li><li>Serve as the technical advisor in should-costs and Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE), identifying cost reduction strategies, and value capture opportunities. </li><li>Communicate and present critical cost estimation strategies, sharing best practices across functional and regional teams to build long-term organization capabilities </li></ul> <p>As a Cost Estimator for automotive electronics, you will collaborate with stakeholders in Purchasing, Product Development, Material Cost, and Finance on all part cost matters related to electrical commodities such as displays, clusters, and interface controls. • This role utilizes Cost Estimating resources to support current and new model programs, unit programs and Product Development benchmarking requests. • Able to navigate ambiguous evolving environment and has proficient knowledge / working experience in developing material piece cost estimates</p> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Develop piece cost and tooling estimates for assigned commodities which requires an extensive understanding of manufacturing cost structure and supply base capability </li><li>Support teardowns, benchmark standard methodologies, and identify material cost reduction opportunities </li><li>Actively support strategic commodity initiatives with relevant cost analyses </li><li>Support cost target setting, commercial pricing agreements, and change control processes for forward and current model vehicle programs by delivering accurate estimates including detailed cost gap analysis </li><li>Ensure reasonable, physicals-based, Best-In-Class assumptions for part manufacturing of their respective commodities, and convincingly convey principles to stakeholders & partners </li><li>Demonstrate strong understanding of differences between Activity Based Costing, volume-based costing, and "Should Cost". Provide technical guidance and variance explanations between Activity Based Costing, suppliers' costing methodologies, and "Should Cost" estimates </li><li>Facilitate and participate on supplier plant visits, preferably with Supply Chain and STA, to support benchmarking, data gathering, training, negotiations, or other activities as needed to ensure physicals-based cost estimates, quantifiable gap analyses, and viable cost reductions </li><li>Provide negotiation support to Supply Chain as they engage senior supplier representatives to achieve material cost reductions </li><li>Deliver robust cost estimates and analyses in support of Program Lifecycle, Team Value Management, Benchmarking, etc., as required to drive design and commercial cost reductions </li><li>Contribute your extensive expertise to the Cost Estimating team as we continuously refine our chosen agile framework and modern ways of working </li><li>Earn and maintain your status as the agile and modern ways of working subject matter expert through continuous learning and application of your knowledge to solve tough, complex issues </li><li>Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders as they continuously refine their organizations for the present and future </li></ul> <p>What you'll do...</p> <ul> <li>Develop piece cost and tooling estimates for assigned commodities which requires an extensive understanding of manufacturing cost structure and supply base capability </li><li>Support teardowns, benchmark standard methodologies, and identify material cost reduction opportunities </li><li>Actively support strategic commodity initiatives with relevant cost analyses </li><li>Support cost target setting, commercial pricing agreements, and change control processes for forward and current model vehicle programs by delivering accurate estimates including detailed cost gap analysis </li><li>Ensure reasonable, physicals-based, Best-In-Class assumptions for part manufacturing of their respective commodities, and convincingly convey principles to stakeholders & partners </li><li>Demonstrate strong understanding of differences between Activity Based Costing, volume-based costing, and "Should Cost". Provide technical guidance and variance explanations between Activity Based Costing, suppliers' costing methodologies, and "Should Cost" estimates </li><li>Facilitate and participate on supplier plant visits, preferably with Supply Chain and STA, to support benchmarking, data gathering, training, negotiations, or other activities as needed to ensure physicals-based cost estimates, quantifiable gap analyses, and viable cost reductions </li><li>Provide negotiation support to Supply Chain as they engage senior supplier representatives to achieve material cost reductions </li><li>Deliver robust cost estimates and analyses in support of Program Lifecycle, Team Value Management, Benchmarking, etc., as required to drive design and commercial cost reductions </li><li>Contribute your extensive expertise to the Cost Estimating team as we continuously refine our chosen agile framework and modern ways of working </li><li>Earn and maintain your status as the agile and modern ways of working subject matter expert through continuous learning and application of your knowledge to solve tough, complex issues </li><li>Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders as they continuously refine their organizations for the present and future </li></ul>