Senior Cost Engineer
About The Position
Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last-mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting-edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead. The Senior Cost Engineer is responsible for developing, validating, and managing product and project cost estimates to support budgeting, pricing strategy, and supplier negotiations. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate cost modeling, conduct weight and material usage analysis, and identify cost reduction opportunities that improve overall program profitability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field and three (3) or more years of relevant experience (equivalent to nine (9) years in total education and experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
Nice To Haves
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed cost estimates for new and existing products/projects, including materials, labor, overhead, tooling, and capital expenditures
- Analyze bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and production processes to validate cost assumptions
- Partner with engineering and operations to evaluate design alternatives and cost impacts
- Perform weight checks and material yield analysis to validate material usage, structural assumptions, and cost drivers
- Support pricing strategies through cost modeling and margin analysis
- Conduct variance analysis comparing estimated vs. actual costs and identify root causes
- Monitor cost trends and recommend cost reduction initiatives
- Support supplier cost analysis and should-cost modeling to support sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations
- Partner with Supply Chain to provide cost breakdowns and analytical support during supplier negotiations
- Maintain and improve cost estimation tools, templates, and systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
