Cost Engineer

Intellectt INC; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is seeking a Cost Engineer with 7–10 years of experience in product costing, should-cost analysis, and manufacturing processes to support Engineering and Procurement teams.

You will develop cost models, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and drive Design-to-Cost initiatives using DFM/DFA, VA/VE, and costing tools like aPriori.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in cost engineering or product costing.

Responsibilities

• Develop should-cost models and cost targets for mechanical and electrical components.
• Apply should-cost methodologies to optimize product costs.
• Perform cost analysis using CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and schematics.
• Conduct benchmarking, teardown studies, and supplier cost analysis.
• Support supplier negotiations with detailed cost reports.
• Track product costs and present savings opportunities to management.

Skills

Should-Cost Analysis

DFM/DFA

VA/VE

Costing Tools

Casting/Stamping/Machining

PCBA

BOM Interpretation

Creo/3D CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial or Electrical Engineering

Tools

aPriori

Job description

Hello,
I hope you're doing well.
My name is Purna, and I'm reaching out from Intellectt Inc. regarding an exciting opportunity for a Cost Engineer based in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (Onsite)with one of our prestigious clients. I would love to connect and discuss this opportunity in more detail. Please feel free to share your updated resume at [e-mail].

Title: Cost Engineer

Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (Onsite)

Job Summary

Seeking a Cost Engineer with 7 10 years of experience in product costing, should-cost analysis, and manufacturing processes. The role will support Engineering and Procurement teams by developing cost models, identifying cost-reduction opportunities, and driving Design-to-Cost initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop should-cost models and cost targets for mechanical and electrical components.
• Apply DFM/DFA and VA/VE methodologies to optimize product costs.
• Perform cost analysis using CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and schematics.
• Conduct benchmarking, teardown studies, and supplier cost analysis.
• Support supplier negotiations with detailed cost reports.
• Track product costs and present savings opportunities to management.

Required Skills

• Should-Cost Analysis & Product Costing
• DFM/DFA, VA/VE, Target Costing
• aPriori, BDI, or similar costing tools
• Casting, Stamping, Machining, Injection Molding, Extrusion, PCBA
• BOM & Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• Creo / 3D CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7 10 years of relevant experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.