Engineer, Costing
Core
Engineer product cost estimates based on style construction, manufacturing process flow, labor content, and efficiency assumptions to support margin expectations and design options.
Role type
Product Costing Engineer
Builds
Product cost estimates, cost breakdown templates, product cost matrices, and standard minute value calculators
Domain
Apparel and footwear manufacturing supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Analytical capability, technical understanding of apparel/footwear product construction cost drivers, Excel proficiency, data quality improvement, KPI tracking
Preferred skills
Understanding of workflow study, SMV/SAM concepts, factory costing processes, PowerPoint proficiency
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office tools
Responsibilities
Engineer product cost estimates based on style construction and manufacturing processes; Execute and improve negotiation tools like cost breakdown templates and standard minute value calculators; Support in-factory analysis on material, labor, and productivity changes; Partner with sourcing and product development teams to align on product rate cards; Contribute to development of granular cost competitiveness KPIs for vendors
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC