Job Description
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?
In this position
Global Cost Estimating Manager: Global lead within Cost Estimating,
interfacing with key stakeholders in Purchasing (Supply Chain), Product
Development (including Programs), Material Cost, and Finance, for all
matters related to part costs for commodities in their assigned VHM-serve as
the lead cost consultant.
Responsibilities
Global lead within Cost Estimating, interfacing with key stakeholders in
Purchasing (Supply Chain), Product Development (including Programs),
Material Cost, and Finance, for all matters related to part costs for
commodities in their assigned VHM-serve as the lead cost consultant.
Actively engage & participate in Matched Pair & vehicle program teams,
fostering effective and collaborative relationships to ensure value-added
Cost Estimating support is provided.
Lead and manage their Global Cost Estimating Team across all regions
(direct for US and MX, matrix for all other countries). Provide
management oversight to the entire team of LL6 Supervisors and GSR Cost
Estimators based in the United States and Mexico.
Continuously develop team to maintain expertise on pace with technological
advancement, further their own career advancement, and maximize their
contributions to the company.
Ensure reasonable, physicals-based, Best-In-Class assumptions for part
manufacturing of their VHM's commodities, and convincingly convey
principles to stakeholders & partners.
Demonstrate strong understanding of differences between Activity Based
Costing, volume-based costing, and "Should Cost". Provide technical
guidance and variance explanations between ABC, suppliers' costing
methodologies, and "Should Cost" estimates.
Perform fixed cost analyses on volume fluctuations at the commodity level.
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.
Provide negotiation support to Supply Chain as they engage senior supplier
representatives to achieve material cost reductions.
Ensure alignment of cost estimating methodology, process, and data across
all regions and among all Estimators within their Global VHM team.
Deliver robust cost estimates and analyses in support of Program
Lifecycle, TVM, Benchmarking, etc., as required to drive design and
commercial cost reductions.
Develop and deliver executive presentations to LL4-LL2 management, that
are concise, relevant, and informative regarding design and commercial gap
analyses based on key findings from studies and exercises conducted.
Ensure VHM / Regional team develops expertise in new technologies,
applications, and manufacturing processes through benchmarking and
training.
Create an employee environment that values diversity, equity, and
inclusion; and attracts, develops, and retains competent, empowered,
engaged, and motivated people.
Adhere to Human Resources policies and processes including Performance+,
quarterly check-ins, compensation planning, etc. Support personnel
development through coaching, counselling and CDAT representation and
advocacy.
Qualifications
The following skills and experiences are Required qualifications for this
role:
Bachelor of Science / Engineering or academic equivalent, MBA / MS
preferred
5 years prior Cost Estimating experience within Ford and/or the supply
base
Knowledge of Cost Estimating systems and applications (FACTON, GRIMM,
Ready Reckoner, TVM-ER, etc)
5 years prior supervisory role-coaching, counseling, and developing people
Operational experience in OEM or supplier component manufacturing
processes
Strong experience collaborating with Supply Chain, Product Development,
program teams, Finance, and the supply base
Strong experience working with partners in different countries and of
different cultures
Strong experience developing and delivering executive level presentations
Willingness to travel locally and internationally to support global team
Ability to speak and write in the English language fluently to effectively
communicate with global teams
The following skills and experiences are Preferred qualifications for this
role:
MBA / MS degree or equivalent preferred
Six Sigma Greenbelt and Lean certifications preferred
Knowledge of people management skills
Knowledge of GPDS timeline and Cost Estimating support provided at key
milestones
Knowledge of Global Material Cost Strategies
Knowledge of Lean principles (value stream maps, takt time, etc.)
preferred
Knowledge of Stamping, Injection Molding, and/or Electronics manufacturing
processes and component assembly preferred
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different
from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor
Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can
choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe,
or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love,
or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker,
a technical expert, a culture builderor all of the above? No matter what you
choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs,
subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management
leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas
and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https: // fordcareers.co/LL5NonHTHD
This position is a range of salary grades LL5 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to
work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be
required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse
workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online
application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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