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Lotte Chemical California, Inc
Manufacturing Cost Engineer
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What they do
An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$69,396 / year median in Alabama
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Analyze OEM and Tier-1 RFQ packages, including drawings, specifications, volumes, and delivery terms, to define quotation scope and support cost estimates for automotive production programs; develop cost models by evaluating process flow, cycle time, labor, overhead, tooling, scrap, packaging, and logistics costs to support pricing; prepare and maintain APQP timing plans and coordinate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and logistics teams; compile and manage PPAP documentation, including process flow diagrams, PFMEA, control plans, capability studies, and dimensional reports, and submit required materials through OEM customer portals; conduct production trials and (e-mail removed) activities by reviewing throughput, yield, and bottlenecks, and support corrective actions; coordinate DV and PV build activities, test schedules, and approval timing to align validation events with plant launch plans and customer milestones; update quotations, costing documents, and launch records based on engineering changes, process improvements, and logistics revisions, and support continuous improvement initiatives related to scrap reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Material Engineering, or a related field and five years of experience.Work location:
Lotte Chemical California, Inc., 765 Veterans Blvd. Auburn, AL 36832Contact:
Hwamin Kim, HR Generalist, Lotte Chemical California, Inc., 6 Centerpointe Dr., Ste. 300, La Palma, CA 90623.Benefits
- Dental Insurance