Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer:

Responsibilities:

• Identify and drive product cost improvement actions by working with a cross-functional team (notably Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance)

• Develop product cost comparisons to evaluate and benchmark manufacturing locations and suppliers

• Prepare and deliver presentations on product cost targets, key cost drivers, and supporting cost reduction activities

• Monitor product costs during the NPDI process and throughout the product lifecycle to identify and act on variances

• Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and/or quality

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

  Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical degree; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred

• 4-5 years’ experience in Product Cost, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing

• Experience with new product development processes and activities is preferred

• Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management

• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations of insights and recommendations, supported by data analysis

• Experience developing cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI), Smartsheet, and other business applications

• Excellent communications skills – written & verbal