Should Cost Engineer
Vertiv
- Monterrey, N.L.
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- 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 products
- Working with Procurement, use the price trends for critical materials to ensure that the Should Cost parameters are as accurate as possible
- Identify areas where should cost can be made in addition of cost reduction projects and workshops.
- 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 Word
- Experience with Smartsheet would be a benefit
- Ability 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 levels
- Willing to travel to other Vertiv locations globally (as required)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Master's degree in Manufacturing or Product Engineering.