Product Evaluation & Costing Technologist, Sr.

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Foam Corporation  

Requisition ID: 4196

Pay Range:

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products.  We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries.  We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability.  We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.  We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation.  Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology. 

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Role Purpose:

Owns cost estimates and pricing business cases for complex and multi-plant programs, so every quote reflects the true cost to manufacture. Leads quote reviews with Sales and Finance, closes the loop between quoted and actual cost after launch, and maintains the standard product evaluation costing model. This position can be based out of Troy, Michigan or Mississauga, Ontario, within the Product Evaluation and Costing team in Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cost estimates for complex, multi-plant and new-technology programs, from RFQ review through quote submission.
• Evaluate 2D & 3D data to determine part and tooling costs, and review Technologist estimates before management review.
• Generate product pricing and the financial business case (material margin, contribution margin,gross profit, tooling and capital payback).
• Present quotes at management review and ensure all approvals are in place under the PECT quote approval matrix.
• Represent the product evaluation and costing group at APQP, VA/VE and customer meetings, and price engineering changes.
• Complete a quoted-versus-actual cost review for each launched program and feed variances back into the cost model.
• Maintain and improve the standard product evaluation and costing model, rates and guidelines so all sites are quoting consistently.
• Coach and train PECT Technologists

Minimum Qualifications, Formal Education, Certification or Equivalent, Working Experience ( Nature and

Length), and Additional Qualifications (Technical or Functional Competency Requirements)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business/Finance/Accounting or related field;
• 4–7 years of experience in cost estimating, product costing or pricing in a manufacturing environment;
• Excellent knowledge of finance/costing principles (margin, overhead absorption, capital payback);
• Advanced Excel skills, including building and maintaining cost models;
• Ability to interpret 2D drawings and 3D CAD data;
• Experience presenting cost and pricing recommendations to management; good written and oral communication skills;
• Preferred: automotive Tier 1/Tier 2 and APQP experience; polyurethane foam or moulding knowledge;
• CPA/CMA or CPIM (or in progress); Power BI;
• Coaching/mentoring experience.

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.