Job Title: Cost EstimatorJob Description As a Cost Estimator, you will analyze the validity of automotive supplier part pricing and tooling uplift requests in a service environment. You will assess changes in manufacturing processes, volume impact, and inflation to calculate a should cost. You will explain cost changes to internal and external stakeholders with competing agendas. You will need to understand various manufacturing processes and how the switch from high volume to low volume impacts costs, including stamping, machining, injection molding, casting, wire harness, and assembly. You will calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates considering efficiency, floorspace, and inflation impact on labor and burden rates. You will define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions, and you will need strong verbal and written communication skills. Operating in a grey space environment with minimal direction and multiple projects, you will work with internal combustion engines and all commodities, transitioning to BEVs in the next five years. You will be responsible for working across multiple commodities to organize and analyze data sets to tell a story. Hard Skills + Cost Analysis + Data Analysis + Excel + SAP + Powerpoint + CAD/Read blueprints + Estimating Software (FACTON) Soft Skills + Strong communication skills (both verbal and written, speaking and listening) + Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions + Self-starter Work Environment Working onsite 2-3 days/week in Dearborn, with some local travel (once a month) and out-of-state supplier visits (every quarter overnight). About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.