Cost Engineer

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks a Cost Estimator to create, analyze, and validate component material costs and targets. You will generate detailed estimates covering piece pricing and tooling, collaborating with cross-functional peers across the organization.

The role requires 3 years in manufacturing or related fields, with strong MS Excel skills and familiarity with GMCO$T costing software. MBA or engineering background is a plus, and ownership on multiple projects is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, product design / engineering, or purchasing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field or substantial cost estimating experience.
• MBA or graduate degree is a plus.
• Experience in the financial evaluation of technical concepts and comprehensive understanding of production processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and complexity.
• Strong sense of ownership, exercising increasing autonomy within a defined scope, and seeking guidance on novel or cross-functional issues.
• Ability to lead change, resolve conflicts, and influence without direct authority.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with global team members and cross-functional peers.
• Demonstrated ability to use all Microsoft Office software and show an expertise in MS Excel.
• Ability to use / learn GMCO$T (internal GM cost estimating software).

Responsibilities

• Create, analyze and validate component material costs and targets.
• Generate detailed material cost estimates that encompass both piece price estimations and production tooling estimations.
• Collaborate with key internal cross functional peers.
• Manage multiple estimates within a defined commodity / program scope.
• Identify accurate cost estimates and proposed cost reductions.
• Develop and maintain GMCO$T cost models and documentation for assigned content.

Skills

Cost Estimation

Financial Evaluation

Project Management

Microsoft Excel Expertise

GMCO$T Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GMCO$T Software

Job description

• Create, analyze and validate component material costs and targets.


• Generate detailed material cost estimates that encompass both piece price estimations and production tooling estimations.


• Collaborate with key internal cross functional peers.


• Manage multiple estimates within a defined commodity / program scope.


• Identify accurate cost estimates and proposed cost reductions.


• Develop and maintain GMCO$T cost models and documentation for assigned content.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, product design / engineering, or purchasing.


• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related / relevant field of study or substantial cost estimating experience.


• A Graduate degree in Business Administration (MBA), Technical Management, or Engineering is a plus.


• Experience in the financial evaluation of technical concepts and comprehensive understanding of production processes.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy and complexity.


• Strong sense of ownership, exercising increasing autonomy within a defined scope, and seeking guidance on novel or cross-functional issues.


• Ability to lead change, resolve conflicts, and influence without direct authority.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with global team members and cross-functional peers.


• Demonstrated ability to use all Microsoft Office software and show an expertise in MS Excel.


• Ability to use / learn GMCO$T (internal GM cost estimating software).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation and financial evaluation of technical concepts, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficient in using GMCO$T software and Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel, to develop and maintain detailed cost models.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cost Estimation


• Financial Evaluation


• Project Management


• Microsoft Excel Expertise


• GMCO$T Software Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cost Estimation


• Financial Evaluation


• Production Processes Understanding


• Cost Reduction Identification


• Cost Model Development

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Interpersonal Skills


• Conflict Resolution


• Change Leadership


• Autonomy

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business


• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance


• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering


• Graduate Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing


• Product Design


• Engineering


• Purchasing

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• GMCO$T Software