Manufacturing Cost Analyst

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $70,304 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Cost Analyst is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and controlling manufacturing costs to improve profitability and operational efficiency. This role partners with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, identify cost reduction opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Analyze product costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain and update standard costs in ERP systems.
• Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights.
• Support monthly closing activities, including inventory valuation and cost reporting.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to evaluate cost impacts of process changes.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency and cost performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to manufacturing operations.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product line, customer, or plant.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Financial analysis and modeling
• Attention to detail
• Business partnering
• Process improvement mindset
• Data-driven decision making
• Ability to interface with various personnel at different levels of skills, knowledge, and experience
• The ability to speak and write clearly on technical subjects to individuals and groups
• Demonstrated ability to work with external parties, including vendors, to develop specifications, schedules, and acceptance criteria
• Problem-solving expertise and good organizational skills
• Must live local.
• This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., 'green card holder'), political asylee, or refugee.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time and will not require sponsorship either now or in the future to obtain an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Familiarity with cost modeling and pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain and update standard costs in ERP systems.
• Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights.
• Support monthly closing activities, including inventory valuation and cost reporting.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to evaluate cost impacts of process changes.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency and cost performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to manufacturing operations.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product line, customer, or plant.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Benefits

• Vacation and Paid Sick Leave separately in accordance with California law.
• New hires in California receive both, plus 11 paid holidays and two volunteer days.
• We match up to 5% of your 401(k) deferrals—with immediate vesting.
• Our medical and dental plans are among the best in the country.
• We also offer tuition reimbursement after six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed