Our client is seeking a Cost Engineer to lead cost estimation for new product quotes and maintain standard costs for existing lines. This role requires 5-7 years of experience analyzing materials, labor, and tooling within a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with engineering and sales to optimize production efficiency and drive strategic financial decisions.
location: Worcester, Massachusetts
job type: Permanent
salary: $105,000 - 110,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Utilize cost methodologies and tools to prepare and maintain reliable and accurate cost data.
- Identify and quantify potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of risks.
- Establish cost estimates for production processes and tooling; review alternatives and recommend improvements.
- Track actual costs against estimates and report regularly to ensure alignment with forecasts.
- Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through detailed cost analysis.
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 5-7 years of related experience in cost engineering, estimating, or manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of metal stamping, heat treating, plating, welding, mechanical assembly, and CNC machining preferred.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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