Role DescriptionForm Energy is hiring a Staff Product Cost Engineer responsible for the comprehensive cost analysis and management of electromechanical products throughout their lifecycle. This role will strongly emphasize developing and implementing robust cost engineering processes. Your primary focus will be optimizing product costs, identifying cost reduction opportunities, ensuring accurate cost estimations, and establishing efficient cost management frameworks for new and existing electromechanical systems and components. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:- Develop detailed cost estimates for electromechanical product designs, including custom mechanical components, electronic components (PCBs, sensors, etc.), wiring harnesses, and assembly
- Utilize PLM, CAD programs to analyze design specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing processes specific to electromechanical systems to determine cost drivers.
- Design, develop, and implement standardized cost engineering processes and methodologies for electromechanical products.
- Partner with Finance to create and maintain cost estimation templates, tools, and databases.
- Establish best practices for cost data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Support data-driven make v. buy decisions
What you'll bring:- 5+ years of experience in a cost engineering role
- Deep understanding of cost engineering principles and methodologies specific to electromechanical systems.
- Proven ability to design, implement, and improve cost engineering processes
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes for both mechanical and electronic components.
- Strong ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
- Demonstrated understanding of financial principles and cost management techniques.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table.
