Cost Accountant

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. seeks a Cost Engineer for the EV Business Unit to drive cost targets across the value chain for equipment, materials, and manufacturing.

The role focuses on researching cost drivers and setting targets, while supporting market research to optimize Astemo's manufacturing capabilities. The Cost Engineer will conduct cost analysis, maintain an internal cost database, and co‑lead Value Engineering/Cost activities with BU Purchasing, collaborating with remote sites and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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

Corporate P&L familiarity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote-site collaboration

High accountability

Project management

Analytical & problem solving

Communication & presentation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, finance, operations, or data analytics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

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 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’s or 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

• Corporate P&L familiarity.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and globally.
• Collaboration across remote sites.
• High accountability.
• Project management.
• Analytical & problem solving.
• Communication & presentation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Software

Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment

May require up to 20% travel. Open office setting and factory setting with noise. Night meetings with global partners.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or national origin.