Cost Engineer​/Product Design

Cost Engineer / Product Design – Raymond, OH

9-month contract assignment (extension possible)

Onsite work requirements

• Product costing and Manufacturing Strategies from concept through production
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and cost competitiveness.
• Develop detailed should-cost models for both piece price and tooling/investment using cost modeling tools (aPriori or other models)
• Support RFQ activities by analyzing supplier quotations and validating pricing.
• Assess cost impacts resulting from engineering design changes.
• Provide cost analysis and data to support supplier negotiations.
• Identify VA/VE opportunities and recommend cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain cost tracking, reporting, and analysis tools to provide visibility into project performance.

• Strong background in cost engineering and manufacturing processes
• Experience with should-cost modeling and cost analysis methodologies
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes:
  Injection molding, Metal stamping, Metal fabrication, Thermoforming, Mechanical assembly

• Product specifications and cost targets
• Project timing and program milestones
• CAD models and Bill of Materials (BOM) data
• Supplier quotations and supporting documentation.

• aPriori
• Microsoft Excel – Advanced with creating reports and cost analysis
• Microsoft Power Point
• CATIA V6 or comparable CAD viewing software

Degree preferred but not required.