Cost Engineer_HC
Core
Analyze and optimize product costs across the lifecycle, focusing on manufacturing, tooling, and target costing for HVAC systems and appliances.
Role type
Senior Cost Engineer (Manufacturing & Tooling)
Builds
Cost-efficient products and optimized cost structures for HVAC systems, appliances, and industrial technology.
Domain
Manufacturing engineering, HVAC systems, industrial technology, tooling (injection molding, stamping).
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cost analysis, target costing, design-to-cost, injection molding tooling expertise, stamping tooling expertise, bottom-up cost structuring, competitor benchmarking, supplier process analysis, manufacturing process knowledge, mechanical systems knowledge, hydraulic systems knowledge, electronic systems knowledge.
Preferred skills
experience with modern cost engineering tools, knowledge of HVAC system architecture, experience in global cross-functional environments.
Technologies
state-of-the-art cost analysis tools, modern cost engineering methods.
Responsibilities
Conduct component and product cost analyses and competitor benchmarks; master cost analysis of injection molding and stamping tools; disassemble parts to derive manufacturing concepts and set up bottom-up cost structures; present cost improvement proposals to stakeholders and management; support engineering in achieving target costs from the concept phase; assist purchasing with cost transparency and supplier negotiations; derive target costs for complex HVAC systems and break them down into modules.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC