Key Responsibilities:- Provide guidance to Designers/Design Engineers for proposed new or modified designs to achieve required function at minimum cost.- Apply design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) tools to analyze proposed new designs and propose potential improvements.- Work with engineering on a Design to Target approach in early product development planning- Develop cost targets for mechanical engine parts (Castings, Stamped parts, Extrusions, and injection molded) based on information ranging from sample parts, CAD models and engineering drawings.- Develop cost targets for electrical engine parts (Harness, PCB, PCB assemblies, DC motors, Batteries) based on information ranging from schematics, CAD models and engineering drawings.- Provide should-cost analysis reports to procurement team for supplier negotiation purposes.- Do competitive benchmarking/ teardown analysis and develop should cost models.- Participate in value analysis (VA) and value engineering (VE) activities and generate cost reduction ideas on current production products.- Present project cost updates along with risks and opportunities to higher management on monthly basis.- Be a resource of cost information on assigned projects for the entire organization (upper management, marketing, sales, engineering, financial, manufacturing, etc).- Provide the organization with monthly cost reports and cost tracking of current product.- Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.Required Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical Engineering- 3-5 years of industry experience- Proficient in BDI (Boothroyd Dewhurst Inc), A-priori or related costing software- Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings- Working knowledge of a Bill of Material, its development and application.- Practical knowledge of VA/VE techniques and strong financial awareness- Functional understanding of 3D CAD software (Creo Preferred)- Proficient in Microsoft office.- Travel up to 10%Preferred Qualifications:- In-depth knowledge of Manufacturing processes (Casting, Stamping, Injection molding, extrusion, PCBA) and compatible materials.- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred.
📌 Aplica ya: Cost Engineer
🏢 Global Connect Technologies
📍 Puerto Vallarta