Should Cost Engineer Monterrey, Mexico Posted On 03/22/2024 Be The First To Apply

Job Description: This role will be a member of the Global Should Cost team. You will understand the correct cost of manufacturing a part and work to eliminate all unnecessary costs. You will work with the relevant internal teams to provide should cost analysis and reports, plus the provision of weekly status of pipeline, estimated and actual savings. You will be responsible of the analysis, and presenting the results to the internal customers and, if required, assist negotiations with suppliers. 
Responsibilities: Be a costing expert for manufacturing technologies, such as Sheet metal, Fab & Machining, Composites, Electronic Manufacturing, Cable and Harness, among others.Develop Should Cost models, using costing software from aPriori, plus other cost modelling software. Prepare, generate and deliver costing reports for the costed parts/assemblies.Support the Procurement teams to use the Should Cost data to better understand the cost drivers of a part and to better negotiate with suppliers. Support the Engineering teams to develop cost models to help avoid cost during the development process.In cooperation with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Procurement, identify suitable target parts where savings can be made.Understand Global market trends as it relates to the supply and manufacture of parts used within Vertiv productsWorking with Procurement, use the price trends for critical materials to ensure that the Should Cost parameters are as accurate as possibleIdentify areas where should cost can be made in addition of cost reduction projects and workshops.Minimum Requirements: 5+ of experience in Manufacturing engineering, Design Engineering or relevant technical field. Experience in the new product development process would be a benefit.Experience of the manufacturing processes for metal fabrication techniques (Fab & Machining), Electronic Manufacturing and Test processes, preferably with experience with the cost structures related to these. Experience with the use of should costing software, preferably aPriori, plus other cost modelling processes.Experience with the use of CAD and 3D software.Proficient with Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, graphs), Power Point, MS Project and WordExperience with Smartsheet would be a benefitAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritization, communication, etc..., and willing to work in different time zones (as required)Excellent inter-personal skills, and the ability to influence work colleagues at all levelsWilling to travel to other Vertiv locations globally (as required)Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree in Manufacturing or Product Engineering.
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