Canton, Michigan, United States · Hybrid
Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions. Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and st…
Skills: Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Manufacturing Cost Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting
Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Morocco (MA) City: Tangier Worksite / Location: Tanger Plant Job Function: EDS_Manufacturing (PP/IE) Job Discipline: Job Family: Production Preparation/Industrial Engineering …
Skills: Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Manufacturing Processes, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Turkey · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Türkiye (TR) City: Bursa Worksite / Location: Gemlik Job Function: EDS_Quality Job Discipline: Job Family: Operational Quality (PL) Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full …
Skills: Complaint Management, Failure Analysis, Product Audits, IATF 16949, OEM Quality Standards
Turkey · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Türkiye (TR) City: Sakarya Worksite / Location: Kuzuluk Job Function: EDS_Manufacturing (PP/IE) Job Discipline: Job Family: Production Preparation/Industrial Engineering (PL) …
Skills: AutoCAD, Process Design, Time and Method Studies, Line Balancing, Kaizen
Turkey · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Türkiye (TR) City: Sakarya Worksite / Location: Kuzuluk Job Function: EDS_Manufacturing (PP/IE) Job Discipline: Job Family: Production Preparation/Industrial Engineering (PL) …
Skills: AutoCAD, Process Design, Time and Method Studies, Line Balancing, Kaizen
Turkey · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Türkiye (TR) City: Sakarya Worksite / Location: Kuzuluk Job Function: EDS_Manufacturing (PP/IE) Job Discipline: Job Family: Production Preparation/Industrial Engineering (PL) …
Skills: AutoCAD, Process Design, Lean Production, Kaizen, Time and Method Studies
Turkey · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Türkiye (TR) City: Sakarya Worksite / Location: Kuzuluk Job Function: EDS_Manufacturing (PP/IE) Job Discipline: Job Family: Production Preparation/Industrial Engineering (PL) …
Skills: SAP, BOM Management, DFM, VA/VE, Technical Documentation
Tunisia · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Tunisia (TN) City: Gafsa Worksite / Location: Gafsa Job Function: CEO_EHS & Sustainability Job Discipline: Job Family: Administrative Services Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Jap…
Skills: Perimeter Security, Access Control, Surveillance, Incident Reporting, Emergency Response
Tunisia · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Tunisia (TN) City: Gafsa Worksite / Location: Gafsa Job Function: CEO_EHS & Sustainability Job Discipline: Job Family: Administrative Services Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Jap…
Skills: Security Operations, Team Leadership, Access Control, CCTV Monitoring, Incident Reporting
Romania · On-site
'Respectarea operatiilor specifice postului de lucru pentru care operatorul a fost instrui. Respectarea standardelor, procedeelor de lucru si a normelor de timp. Efectuarea inregistrarilor in formularele de productie in …
Skills: Production Operations, Quality Management Systems, 5S Methodology, Machine Maintenance, Occupational Health and Safety
Tunisia · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Tunisia (TN) City: Bizerte Worksite / Location: Bizerte Job Function: CEO_EHS & Sustainability Job Discipline: Job Family: Administrative Services Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a…
Skills: Perimeter Security, Access Control, Surveillance, Incident Reporting, Emergency Response
Rosales, Chihuahua, Mexico · On-site
Yazaki es el líder mundial en la investigación, desarrollo y suministro de soluciones de poder y datos de la Industria Automotriz. Yazaki trabaja con cada una de las armadoras de vehículos más importantes del mundo y sie…
Skills: Equipment Maintenance, Team Leadership, Automotive Industry Knowledge, Operational Performance
Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Morocco (MA) City: Tangier Worksite / Location: Tanger Plant Job Function: CFO_IT Job Discipline: Job Family: Infrastructure Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems…
Skills: Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Active Directory, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN
Bácum, Sonora, Mexico · On-site
Mantiene en condiciones de buen funcionamiento su área, herramienta y equipo con la finalidad de obtener resultados satisfactorios para alcanzar las metas de producción, cantidad y calidad establecidas, además debe cumpl…
Skills: Production Operations, Equipment Maintenance, Industrial Safety, Quality Control, IATF 16949
Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico · On-site
Yazaki es el líder mundial en la investigación, desarrollo y suministro de soluciones de poder y datos de la Industria Automotriz. Yazaki trabaja con cada una de las armadoras de vehículos más importantes del mundo y sie…
Skills: Industrial Nursing, Medical Services, Occupational Health
Rosales, Chihuahua, Mexico · On-site
Yazaki es el líder mundial en la investigación, desarrollo y suministro de soluciones de poder y datos de la Industria Automotriz. Yazaki trabaja con cada una de las armadoras de vehículos más importantes del mundo y sie…
Skills: Human Resources, Employee Relations, Workplace Culture Management
La Vergne, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions. Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and…
Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Interpersonal Communication
San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico · On-site
Yazaki es el líder mundial en la investigación, desarrollo y suministro de soluciones de poder y datos de la Industria Automotriz. Yazaki trabaja con cada una de las armadoras de vehículos más importantes del mundo y sie…
Skills: Quality Audits, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, PDCA, IATF 16949
Zagreb, Croatia · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Croatia (HR) City: Zagreb Worksite / Location: Zagreb Job Function: ECS_Engineering Job Discipline: Job Family: Design Engineering Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full s…
Skills: 5-Axis Milling, Siemens NX CAD/CAM, Dimensional Measurement, Preventive Maintenance, Tooling Support
Zagreb, Croatia · On-site
Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Country: Croatia (HR) City: Zagreb Worksite / Location: Zagreb Job Function: ECS_Engineering Job Discipline: Job Family: Design Engineering Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full s…
Skills: 5-Axis Milling Machine Operation, Siemens NX CAD/CAM, Dimensional Measurement, Preventive Maintenance, Tool Design Support
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Responsible for providing financial analysis and cost management throughout the product lifecycle to ensure alignment with financial objectives. This includes developing cost models, monitoring manufacturing performance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive profitability.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations. Preferred candidates have at least 2 years of experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry and proficiency in SAP.
Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.
Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.
Location: Canton, MI, La Vergne, TN, USA, or Monterrey, MX
Yazaki is looking for Cost Accountant Specialist to join our TPNO team. This position could be located in either Canton, MI, La Vergne, TN, or Monterrey, MX.
The Cost Accountant is responsible for providing financial analysis and cost management support throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Global Project Management processes and financial objectives. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Sales to evaluate program profitability, monitor cost performance, and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial results.
The position plays a key role in driving profitability through manufacturing cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking. By leveraging data-driven insights, standardized processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, the Cost Accountant supports informed business decisions and enhances overall financial and operational efficiency.
This role is also responsible for developing cost models, analyzing variances, tracking profitability improvement initiatives, and supporting strategic decision-making through scenario analysis and financial forecasting.
Analyze and monitor manufacturing costs, including direct labor, overhead, material consumption, and operational efficiency drivers.
Evaluate cost performance across production processes and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cost control.
Assess capacity utilization, productivity, and operational performance to determine impacts on program financial results.
Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing costing methodologies, models, and tools.
Partner with Manufacturing and Operations teams to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve financial performance.
Develop cost models, profitability analyses, and business case evaluations for new business opportunities and customer quotations.
Establish target costs based on manufacturing capabilities, process assumptions, and operational constraints.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to validate cost assumptions and financial targets.
Identify cost gaps and develop action plans to achieve target profitability objectives.
Conduct financial risk assessments related to production ramp-up, labor efficiency, process performance, and cost variability.
Support continuous improvement of quoting processes through standardization, automation, and data-driven benchmarking.
Update financial projections and program profitability analyses based on engineering changes, process design modifications, and manufacturing strategy updates.
Monitor implementation of cost reduction and profitability improvement initiatives throughout program development.
Track financial risks associated with manufacturing readiness, production efficiency, and operational performance.
Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards that provide visibility into program cost performance and financial trends.
Partner with project teams to ensure financial objectives remain aligned with program milestones and operational requirements.
Analyze actual versus planned financial and operational results, including labor efficiency, scrap, utilization, and manufacturing performance metrics.
Investigate cost variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve financial outcomes.
Validate the effectiveness of operational improvement initiatives and cost reduction activities.
Capture lessons learned and best practices to strengthen future cost models, assumptions, and manufacturing strategies.
Support ongoing efforts to improve plant performance, cost control, and profitability.
Monitor key financial and operational metrics, including Gross Margin, Direct Profit, EBIT, labor productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
Evaluate the financial impact of process improvements, automation initiatives, and productivity enhancements.
Track profitability improvement actions and ensure timely completion through structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
Leverage data analytics, reporting tools, and business intelligence platforms to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
Provide recommendations to management to support profitability improvement and strategic decision-making.
Lead initiatives to enhance financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and reduce manual activities through automation and standardization.
Develop and maintain dashboards, financial models, and performance reporting tools to support business decision-making.
Promote consistency in cost analysis, reporting methodologies, and financial practices across programs and manufacturing locations.
Support implementation of innovative technologies, system enhancements, and data integration initiatives to improve scalability and efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on strengthening financial visibility, operational insights, and decision support capabilities.
Support special projects, analyses, and other duties as assigned.
Develop scenario analyses and financial models evaluating variables such as production volume, labor efficiency, automation investments, manufacturing footprint, and capacity utilization.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and long-term business objectives.
A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
Diverse teams of experts
Resources from around the globe
Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
Opportunities for professional growth
Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
Flexible hybrid schedule
Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.
Yazaki is a Japanese-based manufacturing company. It was founded in 1941 as an automotive company. "Yazaki produces and markets wire harnesses for cars, electric cables, and gas equipment, as well as air conditioning and solar-powered equipment in Japan, while wire harness manufacture consists of the core of Yazaki’s overseas operations." (Yazaki 2008 Social and Environmental Report)
Yazaki is a Japanese-based manufacturing company. It was founded in 1941 as an automotive company. "Yazaki produces and markets wire harnesses for cars, electric cables, and gas equipment, as well as air conditioning and solar-powered equipment in Japan, while wire harness manufacture consists of the core of Yazaki’s overseas operations." (Yazaki 2008 Social and Environmental Report)
