We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our team in Southfield, Michigan. This contract position offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise in a manufacturing environment while supporting pricing strategies and cost analysis. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of cost structures, data analysis, and pricing methodologies to drive impactful business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze the effects of inflation on manufacturing costs and pricing structures to identify trends and opportunities.<br>• Collaborate with procurement teams to assess cost drivers such as minimum wage increases and material expenses.<br>• Collect, structure, and evaluate data from hundreds of customers to align bills of materials with pricing models.<br>• Estimate the financial impact of inflation on purchased components for individual customer accounts.<br>• Quantify and document inflation recovery potential to support the commercial team in updating pricing strategies.<br>• Develop and validate price lists using Excel, ensuring accuracy and usability for sales and commercial teams.<br>• Create transparent cost recovery methodologies to ensure fair pricing adjustments for customers.<br>• Regularly review bills of materials and cost structures to ensure alignment with changing input factors, such as labor and materials.<br>• Analyze foreign exchange fluctuations and their influence on material and labor costs.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to build pricing models, automate data analysis, and synthesize complex datasets.
<p>A great Robert Half client is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, refine, and optimize machining processes for precision aerospace components. This role will focus on improving process efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and supporting new product introductions in a high-tolerance environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and optimize CNC machining processes (milling, turning, grinding) for aerospace components</li><li>Select tooling, cutting parameters, and workholding solutions for tight-tolerance parts</li><li>Create and maintain process documentation and standardized work instructions</li><li>Support new product introduction (NPI) from prototype through full production</li><li>Conduct root cause analysis for dimensional, surface finish, and quality issues</li><li>Improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and increase overall machine utilization</li><li>Perform capability studies (Cp, Cpk) and apply statistical process control (SPC) methods</li><li>Ensure compliance with AS9100 and other aerospace quality standards</li><li>Collaborate with programming, quality, and production teams</li><li>Assist with capital equipment selection, implementation, and machine validation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>