Mfg Eng - Industrial /Manufacturing

TRW Automotive is a $13.1 billion dollar company with over 63,000 employees and 209 facilities in 28 countries. Among the top suppliers globally, TRW is the world leader in automotive safety, developing and producing the industry's widest variety of active and passive systems. Number one in both after-market chassis and after-market braking, they serve all major OEM vehicle manufacturers worldwide, with operations covering every main vehicle producing region and growing at a pace that matches the future needs of customers. At the core of TRW Automotive's culture is a value system that thrives on a highly skilled, global, and diverse workforce. TRW Automotive's ability to serve its customers depends upon the skill, experience and dedication of each employee. TRW Automotive is a company of great minds, and new hires join a world-class group of business leaders, innovators, and engineers committed to making a difference in society and in their communities. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in an environment that lets you demonstrate - and be rewarded for - your best efforts, start your career search here. Mfg Eng - Industrial /ManufacturingJob ResponsibilitiesWithin the Value Management Department responsibilities for the position of Cost Engineer include:-  Development and application of commodity cost standards and models for analysis of current pricing-  Engineering changes and future product design-  Development of the cost standards and models requires travel to supplies while performing data gathering workshops and generating machine cost rates-  Application of the cost standards and models requires data gathering to input into cost standards, then generating GAP analysis used to identify savings-  Implementation strategies will be co-developed with various groups-  Also must be able to identify waste in the manufacturing processes and supply chain and recommend improvements -  Common tools include Lean Manufacturing, quick change over, inventory reductions, re-handling reduction, etc. -  Must coordinate with Europe and Asia -  The candidate will coordinate supplier re-sourcing activities to cost standard suppliers-  An understanding of manufacturing processes, Lean Manufacturing, and machine cost rate is preferred   Qualifications-  A minimum of 3 years or experience working in manufacturing, industrial engineering and financial backgrounds is required-  Manufacturing background and process engineering education and experience with cost reduction on the plant floor is preferred-  An understanding of manufacturing processes, Lean Manufacturing, and machine cost rate is preferred -  Must be  able to manage projects to predefined timelines and deadlines-  Must posses the ability to communicate to both executive and lower levels of management through presentations and detailed analysis-  Travel is expected at 10-20%-  Must be highly motivated, assertive, have the ability to work independently, drive ideas through to completion, posses excellent interpersonal skills, creativity and a passion for cost reduction-  Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt certification is preferred EducationBachelor of Science in Engineering, Industrial Engineering preferred. As an employer with an Affirmative Action Obligation pursuant to Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and the Rehabilitation Act, we must comply with government regulations regarding the collection of demographic information about our employees and about those individuals being considered for employment with our organization. In order to meet this objective, TRW Automotive is required to invite individuals being considered for employment to self-identify as to gender, ethnicity, and racial origin. Individuals invited to self-identify may do so immediately or at anytime in the future. WE ASK YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS EFFORT BY COMPLETING THE APPLICANT PROFILE. PROVISION OF THIS INFORMATION IS VOLUNTARY AND REFUSAL TO PROVIDE IT WILL NOT SUBJECT YOU TO ADVERSE TREATMENT. FURTHER, IF PROVIDED, THE INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND USED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACTS AND REGULATIONS.