Senior Cost Engineer

Our manufacturing client is expanding operations and hiring a full-time Senior Cost Engineer for their corporate office, located just 35 minutes from Cookeville, TN.Key Responsibilities:Lead cost planning and estimating for new projects, programs, RFQs, products, and customer quotesDevelop and manage cost models, including materials, labor, tooling, overhead, and capital expensesAnalyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and technical drawings to identify cost driversSupport engineering changes (ECNs/ECOs) with updated cost impact analysis and re-quotingCollaborate with purchasing on supplier cost data and raw material pricing trendsTrack market indexes (steel, aluminum, plastics, labor rates) and adjust forecasts accordinglyDrive cost reviews with design, product engineering, and manufacturing teamsPresent cost breakdowns and variance analyses to internal stakeholders and customersIdentify cost reduction opportunities and provide data to support make-vs-buy decisionsManage a team of cost engineers or estimators, if applicableQualifications:Bachelor's degree preferred5+ years in cost planning, cost engineering, manufacturing quoting, estimation or similarStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, BOMs, etc..Experience with cost modeling, quoting software, ERP systems, and ExcelOur client offers:Base salary in the $80k-100k rangeComprehensive benefits package that includes health/dental/vision, 401k match, PTO, tuition assistance, and more,Opportunities for growth and advancementEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled?To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:?The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance? Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers? San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance?

Created: 2025-06-07