Cost Engineer - Chassis Development

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Goken America is an Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. At Goken America we strive to expand and deliver upon our company motto of “Creating Something Different”. We are continually striving to strengthen our organization, and are always seeking talented individuals who have a strong desire to work in an environment where they can make a difference.

Our “Vision” is to empower our associates to affect change wherever change is needed. Our “Mission” is that in building trust we foster greatness in our people, excellence in our clients and impact in our communities.

Goken America provides an excellent benefits package, one month of paid time off per year and a very competitive compensation plan. In addition, when applicable, we will also provide relocation assistance, temporary housing, visa support and other fringe benefits.

• Apply product development experience to support the customer Cost planning group with estimating the cost for new technology and cost down ideas for new platform development projects.
• Lead the cost activity for the systems and sub-systems assigned by collaborating between purchasing and design groups to ensure cost /investment targets are met.
• Schedule and conduct cost verification and evaluation meetings
• Able to analyze and understand supplier quotes and design specifications of the parts
• Create, maintain and track cost reduction ideas (VA) and ensure implementation.
• Continuous update and track cost and investment and analyze the changes. Ensure commonality between models/trims
• Generate cost and investment roll up reports
• Lead and support the engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using 3-D modeling software, conduct layout review and 2D drawing creation as needed.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems with moderate to minimal guidance. 
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.
• Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs. 
• Travel to client sites required. 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree and 5 years industry experience developing automotive systems – Chassis systems is must
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
• Experience managing both technical requirements and cost targets throughout the development.
• Experience using 3-D modeling software tools (CATIA V5 or V6) is good to have.
• Good understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) for various electrical parts and cost implications.
• Project management experience managing projects, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Experience in cost reduction (VA) /benchmarking activities
• Experience in costing software like aPriori is a plus.
• The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS office.

• Physical Demands:   
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Goken America (“Goken”) is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other applicable protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is, in simple terms, a change in the way things are typically done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity. Please inform Goken’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.