Cost Analyst - Contract
About The Position
Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company? Mevotech is seeking a Cost Analyst -Contract Position to join our dynamic team. Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry, specializing in driveline, steering, and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience, we're dedicated to engineering excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. As a Senior Cost Analyst, you will lead the development of accurate, fact‑based should‑cost models and provide actionable insights that improve cost competitiveness across products and suppliers. You will play a critical role in: Analyzing manufacturing and component costs, Supporting supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies, Identifying cost‑reduction and process‑improvement opportunities, Driving cost transparency across the product lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
- 5–7 years of experience in cost analysis, cost engineering, or manufacturing finance within automotive or industrial environments
- Hands‑on knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, routings, and process flows
- Advanced Excel skills for complex cost models, scenario analysis, and dashboards
- ERP experience (SAP or similar preferred)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
- Comfortable influencing cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and effective in fast‑paced environments
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and refine should‑cost models for components and assemblies across: Machining, Stamping, Forging, Casting, Molding, Assembly
- Analyze product and production costs to identify key cost drivers and risks
- Evaluate cost impacts from: Engineering changes (ECNs), New product introductions (NPI), Supplier or process changes
- Benchmark supplier quotes against internal models, market data, and commodity trends
- Identify and quantify cost‑savings opportunities (dual sourcing, negotiations, material changes, process improvements)
- Partner with Sourcing on A / AAA item strategies, dual sourcing, and vendor consolidation
- Perform SKU, volume, and brand analysis to support rationalization efforts
- Provide data‑backed recommendations to support negotiations and sourcing decisions
- Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and variance analyses
- Track actual vs. standard costs across suppliers and product lines
- Investigate material, labor, and overhead variances and recommend corrective actions
- Maintain accurate cost databases and ensure data consistency across systems
- Act as a trusted cost advisor to Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sourcing
- Validate supplier cost breakdowns and manufacturing assumptions
- Support evaluation and adoption of enhanced costing tools and systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
