Cost Management Engineer

Hino Motors Manufacturing is an OEM that assembles trucks in West Virginia, automotive components in Arkansas, and operates a parts distribution center in California.

We are currently seeking a Cost Management Engineer located in Mineral Wells, WV reporting directly to the Pilot Group Assistant Manager. This individual will be responsible for developing costs for all assemblies, vehicle options and complete truck costs for the Hino Truck Business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Address customer requests and communicate changes as necessary
• Work closely with upper-level management, purchasing, accounting-finance and production planning and control
• Track and roll up all costs for complete trucks, options, and assemblies
• Prepare pricing approval lists and supporting documentation
• Track part price changes and maintain historical records of data
• Work with accounting-finance to check ongoing profitability
• Perform special projects as required
• Utilize information from multiple departments to roll up costs for Hino Truck platforms
• Analyze part costs and understand the changes which cause cost changes
• Utilize excel formulas to calculate full truck pricing - V lookup, pivot tables, etc.
• Utilizing plus / minus lists to develop truck option costs / pricing
• Collect data to prepare reports required for upper management

Education and Experience Requirement:

• Associates or BS in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent
• 2 to 10 years of experience in cost analysis / developing details / Reporting

Required Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong organization, planning and follow up skills
• Advanced Level of proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player with strong ability to work independently
• Available to work flexible hours (late night or early meetings with Hino Japan)
• Travel - domestic

Key Competencies:

• Computer Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Initiative
• Negotiation
• Improving business processes
• Strategic planning
• Data-based decision making

Travel Requirements: 10-20%