Senior Cost Estimating Analyst
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About the Position
Job ID JREQ-225899 Date posted 10/23/2026
Job Posting Title
Senior Cost Estimating Analyst
Legal Entity
American Axle & Manufacturing Inc
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation, coordination, and documentation of financial analysis projects such as financial and expense performance, rate of return, depreciation, working capital, and investments.
- Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business-related projects.
- Prepares forecasts and analysis of trends in manufacturing, sales, finance, general business conditions, and other related areas.
- Responsible for the reconciliation of internal accounts.
- Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent preferred along with 4-6 years of relevant experience in an automotive industry. Knowledge of driveshaft/unibody products along with manufacturing methods/processes preferred.
- Strong technical expertise in casting, stamping, machining, and related categories required.
- Experience in MS Office Suite required and experience with integrated ERP systems is recommended (Oracle, SAP, etc.).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Program Management experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required (i.e., for presentations, meeting facilitation, etc.)
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently as required.
- Willingness to travel as required to plant & supplier sites to assess the products and process systems, approximately 15%.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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