Cost Engineer - High-Tech Turnkey Projects

YER USA; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL Industries Gainesville, part of VDL Groep, seeks a Cost Engineer to translate complex designs into accurate cost models. You’ll influence manufacturing strategies, supplier involvement, and overall project feasibility early in the lifecycle.

You will bridge Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure cost, quality, and manufacturability align across high-tech assemblies, with opportunities to optimize cost drivers and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in cost engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar.
• Experience in high-tech industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, or medical is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost calculations for complex assemblies, machining, and fabrication processes.
• Analyze technical product documentation (drawings, BOMs, specifications).
• Define manufacturing routes, process flows, and cost structures.
• Support make-versus-buy decisions in collaboration with Supply Chain.
• Work closely with Engineering, Sales, and Project Management teams.
• Evaluate capacity impact, resources, and production feasibility.
• Identify cost drivers and opportunities for optimization.
• Assess NRE costs, CAPEX/OPEX implications, and production scenarios.
• Support post-calculation validation, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Manufacturing process knowledge

GD&T interpretation

CAD/CAM tools

SolidWorks

ISO 9001 quality systems

Lean/Six Sigma

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

VDL Industries Gainesville, part of VDL Groep, seeks a Cost Engineer to translate complex designs into accurate cost models. You’ll influence manufacturing strategies, supplier involvement, and overall project feasibility early in the lifecycle.

You will bridge Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure cost, quality, and manufacturability align across high-tech assemblies, with opportunities to optimize cost drivers and drive continuous improvement.