Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering
7-10 years of industry experience
Proficient in BDI, A-priori, or similar costing software
Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings
Working knowledge of Bill of Material development
Practical knowledge of VA/VE techniques
Functional understanding of 3D CAD software (Creo preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Guide Designers and Engineers for new or modified designs to optimize function and cost
Apply DFA and DFM tools for design analysis and improvement suggestions
Collaborate with engineering on Design to Target in early product development
Develop cost targets for mechanical and electrical engine parts using various sources
Provide should-cost analysis reports for supplier negotiations
Conduct competitive benchmarking and teardown analysis to create should-cost models
Participate in value analysis and engineering to identify cost reduction opportunities
Present project cost updates and risks to upper management monthly
Offer cost information resources across the organization for assigned projects
Benefits
Travel up to 10%
Exposure to cross-functional teams across the organization
Opportunity to work on innovative design projects
Potential for professional growth within the engineering team
Full Job Description
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Provide guidance to Designers/Design Engineers for proposed new or modified designs to achieve required function at minimum cost.
pply design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) tools to analyze proposed new designs and propose potential improvements.
Work with engineering on a Design to Target approach in early product development planning.
Develop cost targets for mechanical engine parts (Castings, Stamped parts, Extrusions, and injection molded) based on information ranging from sample parts, CAD models, and engineering drawings.
Develop cost targets for electrical engine parts (Harness, PCB, PCB assemblies, DC motors, Batteries) based on information ranging from schematics, CAD models, and engineering drawings.
Provide should-cost analysis reports to procurement team for supplier negotiation purposes.
Do competitive benchmarking/teardown analysis and develop should-cost models.
Participate in value analysis (VA) and value engineering (VE) activities and generate cost reduction ideas on current production products.
Present project cost updates along with risks and opportunities to higher management on monthly basis.
Be a resource of cost information on assigned projects for the entire organization (upper management, marketing, sales, engineering, financial, manufacturing, etc).
Provide the organization with monthly cost reports and cost tracking of current product.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical Engineering.
7-10 years of industry experience.
Proficient in BDI (Boothroyd Dewhurst Inc), A-priori or related costing software.
bility to read and understand manufacturing drawings.
Working knowledge of a Bill of Material, its development and application.
Practical knowledge of VA/VE techniques and strong financial awareness.
Functional understanding of 3D CAD software (Creo Preferred).
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Travel up to 10%.
Preferred Qualifications:
In-depth knowledge of Manufacturing processes (Casting, Stamping, Injection molding, extrusion, PCBA) and compatible materials.
