Cost Engineer
Saline, Mi
Benchmarked interior components of Toyota and competitor vehiclesIdentified cost reduction ideas (VA/VE) through benchmarking and teardown activitiesCreated cost estimates for engineering design changesTracked and reported cost for several engineering design groupsStudied high cost parts to find cost reduction opportunities (VA/VE)Identified cost reduction ideas for tooling (injection mold, forging, progressive stamping)Supported cost reduction tooling design reviews (runners, vents, lifters vs slide)Developed cost estimation models to provide accurate and consistent cost estimatesPresented cost reduction proposals to company executives Mentored department new hires and internsWorked with suppliers and designers to get cost reduction ideas (VA/VE) implementedInvestigated latest tooling technology (rotating core, over-mold)