Costing Engineer

SlateUp, Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

SlateUp, Inc. is seeking a Costing Engineer to lead budgetary estimates and quotations for equipment and tooling investment during New Model and Business Plan projects.

You will collaborate with multiple departments and suppliers to gather cost data and deliver accurate projections that keep projects financially viable and competitive. The role requires strong mathematical and analytical skills, proficiency with common office software, and the ability to present information clearly to customers

Qualifications

• Experience with costing methods and volume calculations.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions.
• Mathematical concepts applied to cost estimating.
• Proficient with standard office software (MS Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead budgetary estimates and quotations for equipment and tooling investments.
• Collaborate with departments, contractors, and suppliers to gather cost data.
• Prepare quotations for parts, assemblies, and tooling.
• Manage drawings and related documents.
• Select subcontractors and oversee materials for prototypes.
• Support multi-disciplinary teams on quality planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Costing methods

Volume calculations

Print reading

3-D visualization

Report writing

Presenting information

Algebra, geometry, trig

MS Word/Excel

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

About the role

The Costing Engineer leads in the planning and development of budgetary estimates and quotations for equipment and tooling investment (hard cost) in support of both New Model and Business Plan engineering projects. The role involves utilizing analytical and technical skills to provide accurate cost projections, ensuring that projects are financially viable and competitive. Cost Engineers collaborate with various departments, contractors, and suppliers to gather relevant information and create detailed cost estimates.

• Evaluates feasibility of customer requests for quotation

• Prepares quotations for piece parts, assemblies, and tooling

• Interfaces with customers and subcontractors on tooling and piece part quotes

• Controls customer and plastics drawings and related documents

• Selects and evaluates subcontractors

• Schedules and purchases material required for prototype runs

• Participates on multi-disciplinary teams for product quality planning

• Performs other duties that may be assigned

What we're looking for

• Knowledge of costing methods, volume calculations, print reading, 3-D visualization

• Ability to write reports and correspondence

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, subcontractors, and employees

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry to practical cost estimating situations

• Ability to use computer software such as word processing and spreadsheets

Perks & incentives

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays