Costing Engineer
Core
Develop and maintain detailed cost breakdowns for apparel products, analyze vendor quotations, and identify cost-saving opportunities to align with margin targets.
Role type
Product Costing Engineer
Builds
Apparel products (bras, shapewear, denim, etc.) for global brands
Domain
Apparel manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
Product costing analysis, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, Vendor quotation review, Cost modeling, Variance analysis, Garment construction knowledge, Advanced Excel, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Value engineering, Target cost management, International sourcing experience, PLM/ERP systems knowledge
Technologies
Excel, PLM, ERP
Responsibilities
Develop detailed cost breakdowns including materials, trims, labor, and manufacturing; Analyze product specifications and manufacturing methods to validate cost assumptions; Partner with design and production to identify cost-saving opportunities; Review vendor quotations and negotiate cost components; Maintain accurate costing records and investigate variances between actual and estimated costs.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC