Responsibilities
Cost Engineering & Analysis
Develop part-level and system-level should-cost models for Lead-Acid and Li-ion battery components
Direct materials (Cabinet/Racks, Separators, Plastics, Lead Terminals, Chemicals, Li-ion battery packs, cathode/anode materials) and MRO
Battery management systems (BMS), modules, and packs
Build commodity-level cost intelligence covering raw materials, conversion costs, yield losses, scrap, and energy consumption.
Create and maintain target cost frameworks aligned with product roadmaps, volume ramps, and margin objectives.
Design-to-Cost & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product Engineering and Manufacturing to influence design decisions through Design-to-Cost (DTC) initiatives.
Support value engineering and process optimization efforts focused on manufacturability, automation, yield improvement, and capital efficiency.
Provide cost guidance during new product introduction (NPI), technology transitions, and platform refreshes.
Supplier Engagement & Negotiations
Interface directly with commodity managers to develop mutually agreed-upon cost models to understand cost drivers for use in pricing negotiations and ongoing cost reduction activities.
Act as a lead or key contributor in supplier negotiations related to cost, productivity, and long-term agreements
Analyze supplier quotations and identify cost drivers (materials, labor, overheads, tooling, logistics, profit margins).
Process Improvement & Governance
Implement Power BI dashboards to focus on spend management
Review existing cost management processes and implement improvements to drive standardization, transparency, and repeatability.
Contribute insights on contract performance, cost trends, and market dynamics to inform sourcing strategies and contract renewals.
Leadership & Knowledge Development
Develop new cost tools, digital models, and virtual production simulations to improve cost visibility and decision-making
Facilitate training on cost tools
Manage and coordinate with external consultants supporting cost modeling or benchmarking efforts.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, or related field
5-10 year track record of success in Cost Engineering
Strong Excel and cost management system experience
Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for cost management activities.
Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.
Must have excellent communication and presentation skills to combine sound analytical cost engineering principles with the ability to summarize, reach appropriate conclusions, and present to management teams.
Ability to travel as needed
Proactive, results-oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
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