Cost Accountant

Astemo Ltd.; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. in Indiana seeks a Cost Engineer for the EV Business Unit to drive cost targets across the value chain for equipment, materials, and manufacturing.

You will research cost drivers and set targets, support market research, and help optimize manufacturing capabilities. You will conduct cost analysis for new opportunities and improvements, maintain an internal cost database, and co-lead Value Engineering/Cost activities with Purchasing, coordinating suppliers and benchmarking efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/master’s degree in engineering, finance, operations, or data analytics.
• 5–10 years of experience in Finance & Accounting (focused on costing).
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost analysis for manufacturing based on requests for new business opportunities and improvements to existing programs, ensuring competitive and optimized pricing.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update an internal cost database, including raw materials, labor, and other manufacturing inputs.
• Co-lead Value Engineering/Cost (VEC) activities in collaboration with Business Unit Purchasing, including part preparation and supplier coordination/scheduling.
• Create, maintain, and refine benchmarking templates to support cost comparison and analysis.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Accountability

Project management

Analytical & problem solving

Communication & presentation

Global mindset

Education

Bachelor/Master in engineering, finance, operations, or data analytics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

The Cost Engineer will provide cost expertise for the EV Business Unit to support the achievement of optimal cost targets. This role involves researching current cost drivers and setting targets across the value chain for equipment, materials, and manufacturing. Additionally, the Cost Engineer will support market research and pursue plans to optimize the Astemo's manufacturing capabilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct cost analysis for manufacturing based on requests for new business opportunities and improvements to existing programs, ensuring competitive and optimized pricing.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update an internal cost database, including raw materials, labor, and other manufacturing inputs.
• Co-lead Value Engineering/Cost (VEC) activities in collaboration with Business Unit Purchasing, including part preparation and supplier coordination/scheduling.
• Create, maintain, and refine benchmarking templates to support cost comparison and analysis.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor/master’s degree in engineering, finance, operations, or data analytics
• 5-10 years of experience in Finance & Accounting (focused primarily in costing)
• 3 years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work cross-functionally and globally.
• High accountability
• Project management
• Analytical & problem solving
• Communication & presentation

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Software:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP

Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.