Production Costing Engineer

AirSWIFT; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data center solutions is hiring a Production Costing Engineer to develop and maintain cost structures for server racks and cabinets. The role involves analyzing material, labor, and overhead costs to support pricing and profitability. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with engineering and production teams and have a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering with 2-5 years in costing or manufacturing. Skills in SAP and strong analytical abilities are essential. This position offers a full-time contract based in Selangor, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in costing or manufacturing, preferably in metal fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of CNC processes, laser cutting, and welding.
• Familiarity with BIM, routings, and time-study analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review product cost models for server racks and cabinets.
• Calculate standard costs and perform variance analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to estimate costs for new products.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Numerical reasoning skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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 analyzed 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.

Job Title: Production Costing Engineer

Location: Balakong, Selangor

Reports to: Production Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

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 analyzed 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 related products.
• Calculate standard costs for PRI, PDB, and PDC, and perform variance analysis.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to estimate costs for new products and design changes.
• Analyze cost drivers including sheet metal fabrication, welding, coating, assembly, and packaging.
• Work with procurement and suppliers to validate raw material and component pricing (e.g., sheet metal, cables, fasteners).
• Track and report manufacturing efficiency, yield losses, and production waste.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through process optimization and design‑for‑manufacturability.
• Ensure accurate and timely cost data entry in ERP systems (SAP).
• Prepare detailed production cost reports, dashboards, and ad‑hoc analyses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in costing or manufacturing, preferably in metal fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of production processes: CNC turret punching, laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating, and assembly.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and numerical reasoning skills.
• Familiarity with BIM, routings, and time‑study analysis.
• Effective communication and teamwork across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple cost projects under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills

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

EMS Responsibilities

• Understand and uphold the company’s Environmental Policy and EMS.
• Communicate and report environmental matters to the Superior / EMR / EHS Officer.
• Know actions to take in normal, abnormal, and emergency environmental situations.
• Participate in environmental training, programs, and audits.
• Understand the environmental impact of work and take responsibility to mitigate it.
• Conserve natural resources including water, energy, and paper.

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