Principal Cost Estimator Engineer
Oshkosh Corporation•Appleton, WI
•$82,900 - $134,300
About The Position
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. The Principal Cost Estimator Engineer will deliver cost estimates for new and existing parts by gathering and analyzing market data to include raw materials, purchased components, and manufacturing processes required to complete costing. The role will work side-by-side with engineers, sourcing and suppliers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with five (5) or more years of experience within Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, Cost Estimating, or a related field.
- Experience with Computer Aided Cost Estimation (CACE) tools
- Ability to travel 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude
- Supply chain or Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry.
- Advanced understanding of Cost Accounting
- Knowledge of manufacturing sequence of events and Bill of Materials
- Ability to read Engineering drawings and interpret GD&T
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
- Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
Responsibilities
- Provide estimates for proposal development, current production cost reductions, and new product development design to cost initiatives.
- Identify and build cost model drivers to assist in design and purchasing activities.
- Analyze supplier quotations and identify cost drivers (materials, labor, overheads, tooling, logistics, profit margins).
- Participate in cost negotiation process to influence cost reduction and cost avoidance.
- Consult with and advise product development engineers on economic alternatives for their design and suggest trade-offs.
- Interface directly with supplier engineers to develop mutually agreed upon should cost models to understand cost drivers for use in pricing negotiations ongoing cost reduction activities.
- Present ideas and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.
- Participate on councils to share project results, present ideas, and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package
- People-first culture
- Opportunities to support team member growth and success
- Reasonable accommodation for job applicants with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
