Cost Estimation Team Member / Engineer

About The Job

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkey's most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering),

Advanced command of written and spoken English,

Proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel and Access) at an advanced level,

Strong analytical thinking skills,

Possession of a valid B-class driving license and ability to actively drive,

Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset,

For male candidates: no military service obligation.

Responsibilities

Conducting detailed cost analysis for purchased parts and tools,

Visiting suppliers to examine their production processes through time and method studies,

Developing cost reduction ideas, performing feasibility studies, and following up on implementation,

Preparing cost estimations for parts and tools to support buyers during negotiations,

Managing the Cost Analysis System, including data entry and approval processes.

What We Offer

Flexible working hours,

Flexible benefits system (Flextra),

Performance-based bonus system,

Smart-casual dress code,

Global career opportunities,

An innovation-focused working environment,

The opportunity to experience both Ford Motor Company and Koç Group cultures.

When You Start Your Career In "Ford Otosan";

• We have hybrid working model and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.

• You'll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation

• You and your loved ones will enjoy the benefits of KoçAilem

• You'll choose the side benefits with Flextra

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 12 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 8 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in 4 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul and Craiova Plant in Romania employs more than 20,000 people. Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan, standing out with its sensitivity regarding social responsibilities, also carries out several social responsibility projects in many fields including education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports on “Future. Now” vision. Ford Otosan, also carrying out awareness studies on gender equality since 2013 with the understanding of "Equality at Work", became the only automotive and the first and only industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in 2021.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, which we call “Dynamic Balance”, our values are mutual trust and respect, value each other and affection, openness to change and innovation, open and transparent communication.

A common culture brings us to a common sense and purpose, helps us to work in a positive atmosphere of trust, ties us closer and helps us to reach a stronger future all together.