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Morgan Olson

Cost Engineer

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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.

$73,828 / year median in Michigan

+2% projected growth

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MORGAN OLSON LLC
Morgan Olson is the leading walk-in van body manufacturer in North America producing over 7,500 vehicles annually. Morgan Olson's portfolio of customers serves a multitude of industries and delivery applications. The primary industry served by these iconic Morgan Olson Walk-in vans is parcel package pick up & delivery because most everything ordered on-line is delivered by a Morgan Olson Walk-In Stepvan. Other key industries served include Textile Rental and Laundry services, baking and snack foods, newspaper delivery, service & utility vehicles, and the ever-growing mobile cuisine food trucks! Morgan Olson's leadership stands committed and focused. Reinvesting tens of millions of dollars back into Morgan Olson's production facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced automation technologies, producing the safest and most efficient "last mile" home delivery work trucks on the market today.
Job Title:
Cost Engineer Job Description:
Support design engineering product cost management activities through design-to-cost methods in new product development and core design.
Essential Functions and Activities:
Initiate, analyze and drive Design-to-Cost trackers for NPD projects. Perform should-cost modelling for fabricated components. Make similar-to estimates for new component designs based on library of existing components. Perform labor-time studies and establish standard times for new installations. Perform Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) activities to generate cost reduction ideas through identification of process and product efficiencies that will reduce overall costs. Establish cost tracking and analysis for costed BOMs outside and inside ERP systems. Support Procurement in analysis and review of supplier cost breakdowns to drive cost reduction opportunities through negotiations with suppliers. Support competitive vehicle benchmarking to provide input for future model development and target costs. Perform analysis on best manufacturing approach for new components based on material, volume etc. Identify cost reduction opportunities. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience interpreting engineering drawings into should-cost modelling tools Demonstrated systems experience: Excel, JD Edwards (or equivalent), CAD, PDM Practical knowledge of Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) techniques and strong financial awareness Minimum associate's degree in engineering or supply chain with background in manufacturing, Bachelors preferred
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Company paid life insurance 10 company paid holidays Vacation and personal time Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-CM2