Cost Engineering Analyst

Job Description

• The Cost Engineer will be responsible to develop technical variable and tooling costs for Engine and adapted Engine components and systems using activity-based costing methodologies while working from BOM (Bill of Materials), drawings and/or samples.
• The selected candidate provides subject matter expertise to support engineering and purchasing at working levels and to executive leadership through all development phases.
• The Engineer must be curious, persistent and innovative.
• The Engineer must have the ability to analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate EDD, and needs to interact with the team in Design to Cost initiatives and benchmarking for piece cost and tooling cost.
• The selected candidate must have an understanding of the elements of piece cost and investment for various manufacturing processes typical for the production of assigned Driveline commodities.

• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering or manufacturing from ABET accredited university and experience in manufacturing processes in combination with relevant experience in developing EDD, variable and/or tooling costs for automotive components.
• 5 years' work experience in manufacturing or costing.
• Solid technical knowledge in iron & aluminum casting, forging, machining, turning, grinding, stamping, welding process and final assembly.
• Good level of proficiency in English.
• Ability to transform manufacturing processes into specific costs.
• Basic knowledge of forming tools and fixtures and their related costs.
• Activity based costing experience and experience in cost model development.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple programs and cost details simultaneously.
• Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Design to cost ability for the new components.

• Advanced Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or Business.
• 10 years experience.
• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit  to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.