Costing Engineer

011 Plexus Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia seeks a Costing Engineer I responsible for providing accurate manufacturing pricing information. The role involves analyzing customer data, validating estimates with manufacturing sites, and determining cost solutions for new opportunities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, offering a professional office environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of customer and company information.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely manufacturing pricing information.
• Analyze customer technical data to prepare detailed manufacturing cost information.
• Meet with manufacturing sites to validate cost estimates.
• Determine optimal manufacturing cost solutions for new business opportunities.

Skills

Understanding technical drawings

Outstanding decision-making

Problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Technical engineering or business degree preferred

Job description

Purpose Statement: The Costing Engineer I is responsible for providing accurate and timely manufacturing pricing information. Enables Plexus to provide industry competitive pricing quotations in support of current customers and new business development opportunities.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Analyze customer technical data in order to estimate and prepare detailed manufacturing cost information in support of quote activities.
• Meet with manufacturing sites to validate cost estimates with site management and engineering staff to gain site agreement on true manufacturing costs and ensure quote consistency.
• Determine optimum manufacturing cost solutions for new business opportunities. The best solution will target lowest total cost to Plexus and in turn, provide competitive pricing to our end customers.
• Ensure product costs are sensible from one manufacturing site to the next in order to represent a “One Plexus” solution to our customers and targets.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required for this position; a technical engineering degree or business degree is preferred.
• (1-3) years of related experience is required;

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to understand technical drawings and documents
• Outstanding decision-making and Problem Solving Skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work
• independently and in a team environment, and have the ability to follow through on assignments with little to no supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact well in a cross-functional team and maintain the confidentiality of all customer and company information.

Physical Requirements:

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About Us

Since 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 19,000, providing global Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, and Aftermarket Services. Plexus is an industry leader that specializes in serving customers with complex products used in demanding regulatory environments. With a culture built around innovation and customer service, Plexus’ teams create customized end-to-end solutions to assure the realization of the most intricate products.

We help our customers realize their most visionary ideas, and we’re dedicated to doing our work with innovation, integrity and Customer Service Excellence.