Costing Engineer

Sisco Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Costing Engineer in Dubai. The ideal candidate will analyze production costs, prepare estimations, and assist in budgeting. Key responsibilities include cost estimation, analyzing manufacturing processes, and collaborating with finance for audits. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Cost Accounting is required, along with proficiency in costing software and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field, or Cost Accounting.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Costing or Financial Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and budgets based on product specifications.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track actual costs against estimates and report variances.
• Collaborate with various departments to collect and analyze data.
• Prepare detailed costing reports for presentations.
• Assist in setting and updating standard costs for products.
• Conduct profitability analysis and suggest pricing strategies.
• Support finance in audits, compliance, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate costing records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Proficiency in costing software

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Advanced MS Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational ability

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Cost Accounting

Postgraduate qualifications in Costing or Financial Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Title: Costing Engineer

Location: Dubai

Experience Required: 4 to 5 Years

Salary: Depends upon experience

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Costing Engineer to join our client s engineering or manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing production and operational costs preparing accurate cost estimations and assisting in budgeting and pricing strategies. This role plays a key part in decision-making processes related to cost control product pricing and profitability analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and budgets based on product specifications labor materials and other relevant factors.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track and review actual costs against estimates and report variances.
• Collaborate with engineering procurement production and finance departments to collect and analyze data.
• Prepare detailed costing reports for internal use and client presentations.
• Assist in setting standard costs for products and update them as necessary.
• Conduct profitability analysis for different product lines and suggest pricing strategies.
• Support the finance department in audits compliance and reporting.
• Maintain documentation of costing records and ensure accuracy and traceability.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Production or related field) or Cost Accounting.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Costing or Financial Management (preferred but not mandatory).

Skills Required

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in costing software (such as SAP Oracle or other ERP systems).
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and cost components.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP etc.).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask.