Cost Engineer

Intellectt INC; North Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. is seeking a Cost Engineer in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (onsite) with 7–10 years in product costing and should-cost analysis. The role supports Engineering and Procurement by developing cost models and driving Design-to-Cost initiatives.

Responsibilities include creating should-cost models, applying DFM/DFA and VA/VE, analyzing CAD/BOM data, benchmarking, and supplier cost analysis. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical Engineering is required.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in cost engineering or manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Experience with should-cost analysis and target costing.
• Proficiency with should-cost tools like aPriori or BDI.

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.

Skills

Should-Cost Analysis

DFM/DFA

VA/VE

Creo / 3D CAD

BOM interpretation

PCBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical Eng

Tools

aPriori

BDI

Creo

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.

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.

Thanks & Regards,
Purnasree.U
Recruiter
Intellectt Inc
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Desk number: 7324568346 EXT: 234