Senior Cost Engineer
Core
Analyze product and manufacturing costs, develop should-cost models, and identify opportunities to improve product competitiveness and profitability.
Role type
Senior Cost Engineer
Builds
Smarter, more cost-effective products
Domain
Automotive and industrial manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cost modeling, should-cost analysis, teardown studies, supplier contract negotiation, budget forecasting, risk mitigation, data analysis, technical drawing review
Preferred skills
value engineering, design-to-cost, target costing, automotive manufacturing experience
Technologies
Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive project budgets and advanced cost models; review drawings and specifications for cost estimates; monitor actual expenditures versus approved budgets; lead cost-benefit analyses for executive decision-making; negotiate supplier contracts and change orders; prepare cost performance reports for leadership.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC