Production Costing Engineer

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd; Kajang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Selangor is seeking a Production Costing Engineer to develop accurate cost structures for server racks and related products. The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering and 2-5 years of experience in costing within metal fabrication. Key responsibilities include cost analysis, collaboration with various teams, and ensuring efficient cost data entry in ERP systems. This role demands strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in costing or manufacturing within metal fabrication or related field.
• Strong knowledge of production processes such as CNC turret punching, laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating and assembly.
• Familiar with BIM, routings and time-study analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and review product cost models for server racks and related manufacturing products.
• Calculate standard costs for various production items and perform variance analysis.
• Analyze cost drivers like sheet metal fabrication and packaging.

Skills

Costing experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Idealseed Resources Sdn Bhd – Balakong, Selangor

24d ago , from Idealseed Resources (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

The Production Costing Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate cost structures for server racks, cabinets, and related data center infrastructure products. This role ensures that material, labor, and overhead costs are properly captured and analysed to support competitive pricing, profitability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position works closely with engineering, production, procurement, and finance teams to drive cost transparency, process efficiency, and data‑driven decision‑making across the manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and review product cost models for server racks, enclosures, CAC, HAC, Caging and other related manufacturing products
• Calculate standard costs for PRI, PDB and PDC, as well as perform variance analysis.
• Work with design and engineering teams to estimate costs for new product introduction and design changes.
• Analyze cost drivers such as sheet metal fabrication, welding, coating, assembly, and packaging.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to validate raw material and component pricing (eg. Sheet metal, cables, fasteners, etc)
• Track and report manufacturing efficiency, yield losses and production waste that impact cost performance.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through process optimization, material utilization and design‑for‑manufacturability improvements.
• Ensure accurate and timely cost data entry in ERP system (SAP).
• Prepare detailed production cost reports, dashboards and ad‑hoc analysis as needed.
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing or related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in costing or manufacturing withing metal fabrication or related field.
• Strong knowledge of production processes such as CNC turret punching, laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating and assembly.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP system (preferably SAP).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and numerical reasoning abilities.
• Familiar with BIM, routings and time‑study analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills across departments.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple cost projects simultaneously.

Preferred Skills (Optional):

• Experience in lean manufacturing, cost optimization or continuous improvement projects.
• Familiarity with CAD Drawings and engineering change management.
• Understanding of design‑for‑cost and design‑for‑manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or related QMS.

EMS Responsibility:

• Understand, implement, and uphold the company's Environmental Policy and EMS.
• Communicate & report environmental matters to the Superior / EMR / EHS Officer.
• Know actions to be taken in any normal, abnormal, and emergency related to the company's environmental situation.
• Attend, participate and give support for activities related to environment such as training, environmental program and environmental audits.
• Understand the environmental impacts of their work and their responsibility to control and mitigate it.
• Conserve natural resources by conservation of water, energy and paper.

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