Cost Engineer

lighting; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Signify in Monterrey, Mexico is seeking a Cost Engineer to analyze cost data, develop estimates, and drive cost-saving initiatives across manufacturing projects.

The role partners with engineering, production and procurement to control budgets, benchmark costs, and support profitability improvements while maintaining quality and delivery targets. Fluent English is required, and a professional cost engineering certification is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years in cost engineering or production cost control.
• Professional certification in cost engineering (AACE International) is preferred.
• Fluent English.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze cost data and identify opportunities to reduce expenses.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for manufacturing projects.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and procurement to improve cost efficiency.
• Monitor budgets and support cost control procedures.

Conocimientos

Cost engineering

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Descripción del empleo

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you as a Cost Engineer in Monterrey, Mexico, with Signify, the world leader in lighting.

• Analyzes cost data and identifies cost-saving opportunities. Supports project teams by providing accurate cost estimates and financial insights. Oversee the preparation process and prepare pricing for the products/component. Cooperation with all departments and functions involved in the process of preparation and valuation of products/components, cost prices analysis and road-mapping, productivity plans etc.
• Support the Management and other units with the analysis of the valuation of products/components. Liaise with Production Managers in the area of continuous productivity improvement, cost drivers analysis and interpretation of the results.
• Participate in improvement projects and other projects defined by the Management. Drives cost benchmarking analysis and follow up.
• Preparation and analysis of internal monthly results, productivity, and investments. Investment projects contribution (profitability, control, reporting etc).
• Prepares detailed cost estimates for manufacturing projects and processes.
• Monitors and controls project budgets to ensure costs are within approved limits. Collaborates with engineering and production teams to optimize cost efficiency. Analyzes historical cost data to identify trends and potential saving. Supports procurement activities by evaluating supplier costs and contracts.
• Prepares cost reports and presentations for management review. Assists in the development and implementation of cost control procedures and tools.

More about you

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field is essential to understand manufacturing processes and cost structures.
• 3+ years of experience in cost engineering, manufacturing cost analysis, or production cost control within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating proficiency in cost estimation, budgeting, and cross‑function collaboration.
• Professional certification in cost engineering (e.g., AACE International Certified Cost Technician or Certified Cost Professional) is critical to validate expertise in cost management and estimation methodologies.
• Fluent English.

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Everything we'll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.