We are looking for a Costing Engineer to join our team in Malaysia and support our semiconductor manufacturing business by developing accurate, competitive cost estimates for stainless-steel weldment components.
In this role, you’ll work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations to turn technical drawings and manufacturing requirements into reliable cost estimates and quotations. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving technical challenges, and identifying cost-saving opportunities, this could be your next career move
Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and quotations for weldment components, new projects, and engineering changes
- Analyze engineering drawings, technical specifications, and multi-level Bills of Material (BOM) to determine material, labor, and processing costs
- Evaluate manufacturing processes, stainless-steel welding and fabrication requirements, testing, and outside processing costs
- Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations to establish suitable manufacturing methods and pricing
- Apply costing methodologies and pricing standards to support competitive customer quotations
- Identify costing risks, assumptions, and opportunities for cost optimization
- Maintain accurate costing data, quotation records, and supporting documentation
- Support customer and internal enquiries by providing timely costing information and feedback on business opportunities
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Costing, or a related technical field, or equivalent education and experience.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in cost estimating, costing engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a similar role.
- Hands-on knowledge of stainless-steel welding, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience analyzing engineering drawings, technical specifications, and multi-level BOMs.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and VBA/macros.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle and engineering document management systems such as Agile is an advantage.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment manufacturing, particularly gas delivery systems, weldments, or fabrication, will be an added advantage.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and independent working skills.
Why Join Ichor?
- Competitive Rewards & Benefits - AWS, quarterly variable bonus, employee stock purchase plan, medical, dental, optical benefits, and shift allowance where applicable
- Be Part of the Semiconductor Industry - Support advanced semiconductor manufacturing through innovative products, precision manufacturing and critical technologies
- Learning & Development - Build your skills through hands-on experience, on-the-job learning, training and company support to pursue further education and professional certification
- Career Opportunities - Take on new challenges and build your career with a global organization that recognises and rewards your contributions
- People & Culture - Be part of an inclusive workplace that values innovation, collaboration, operational excellence, honesty, reliability and employee wellbeing