Manufacturing Cost Analyst

We’re Hiring | Manufacturing Cost Analyst | Cost Engineering | Manufacturing Operations

SJ Mobilita is hiring on behalf of our client for a Manufacturing Cost Analyst to join a leading manufacturing organization. If you have a passion for manufacturing operations, cost analysis, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making, we'd love to hear from you.

The Manufacturing Cost Analyst will play a key role in analyzing, benchmarking, and optimizing manufacturing costs across multiple production lines. This position partners closely with Production, Engineering, Finance/Controlling, and global manufacturing teams to improve cost transparency, identify cost drivers, and execute cost-reduction initiatives while supporting long-term operational excellence.

• Analyze monthly production cost reports and identify cost variances and root causes.
• Develop corrective action plans to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Benchmark fabrication and assembly costs against global lead plants.
• Establish cost-per-hour targets and drive continuous cost improvement initiatives.
• Review manufacturing overhead (MOH) calculations and summarize key cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.

• Lead monthly production cost review meetings with global manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional discussions to drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Support cost investigations through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Present monthly and quarterly cost performance updates to senior leadership.
• Support localization and manufacturing improvement projects through financial and cost analysis.
• Prepare business cases and evaluate project financial impact.
• Manage multiple cost-saving and process improvement projects simultaneously.
• Develop project plans, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure financial objectives are achieved.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration (Operations), or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in Manufacturing Cost Engineering, Production Engineering, Process Improvement, or Manufacturing Analysis.
• Experience working within manufacturing or sheet metal fabrication environments is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of:
  Manufacturing cost analysis, Cost benchmarking, Variance analysis, & Manufacturing KPIs
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Power Query).
• Experience with SAP and Power BI is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor and travel occasionally.