Agustin Lechuga

• Trained new and existing staff members in Costing activities.
• Coaching and costing people development for soft and hard skills.
• Improved costing accuracy by implementing more efficient data collection and analysis methods.
• Evaluated supplier proposals to identify potential cost savings without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Assure YFS's awarded programs are developed and launched according to Business Plan by using ROS and IRR KPI's (NA Factories - 2 Metal & 1 Soft trim plant).
• Development of planned burden rates and actual burden rates for North America Region.
• Achievements:

2025: $10MUSD customer claim identified.

2024: $ 8 MUSD collected per customer claim.

2023: $1.5 MUSD collected per customer claim.

2022: $1.2 MUSD collected per customer claim.

• Cost Engineer responsible for the following commodities: Steering Wheel, Cross Car Beam & Steering Column.
• Target setting for new program sourcing activity (WL, WS, MP MCA).
• Ground up estimates for design changes/negotiation guidance.
• Teardowns and Benchmarking for Competitor's Cost Analysis.
• Enhanced bid accuracy through thorough research on labor, material, and equipment requirements for each project.
• Supported sales team with accurate pricing information for quotes, aiding in securing new contracts for business growth.
• Performed post-project evaluations to assess accuracy of initial estimates, utilizing findings to improve future processes.
• Achievements:

2019: $1.6 MUSD Savings & $ 2.5 MUSD Cost avoidance.

• Development of Cost Models based on knowledge of manufacturing process/ value stream mapping and supplier financial information to support Purchasing activity for current and future business.
• Conduct supplier visits to confirm supplier compliance with all cost related aspects of a quote and/or business award.
• Conduct workshops for waste elimination at supplier facilities to identify opportunities in order to optimize resources and be reflected in piece price.
• Achievements:

2014: $1.5 MUSD Savings & $ 2.0 MUSD Cost avoidance.

2015: $5.5 MUSD Savings & $13.0 MUSD Cost avoidance.

2016: $ 4.5 MUSD Savings & 21.4 MUSD Cost avoidance.

2017: $ 3.0 MUSD Savings & 4.7 MUSD Cost avoidance.

2018: $ 1.0 MUSD Savings & 0.5 MUSD Cost avoidance.

• Lead Cost Engineer responsible for the following commodities: Door Trim, AC Outlets & HVAC Ducts.
• Development of allowable cost for target setting (e.g. Next generation for Corvette, Camaro, Colorado, Volt, Equinox, Lacrosse, Lambda, Cruze, Silverado).
• Teardowns and Benchmarking, GM & Competitor's Cost Analysis.
• Worked with engineers, designers, purchasers and suppliers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Enhanced profitability by identifying opportunities for value engineering and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Prepared detailed bid packages that accurately reflected the scope of work required while remaining competitive in pricing strategies.
• Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices without compromising quality or delivery schedules.