Costing Engineer – DFx, VA/VE & Cost Targets

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

Job summary

Intellectt Inc. is seeking a Costing Engineer based in Fond du Lac, WI to drive cost targets for mechanical and electrical components. You will perform should-cost analyses, support supplier negotiations, and collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, and Sales.

The role requires 7–10 years of relevant experience, proficiency with costing software, and the ability to read manufacturing drawings. Travel up to 10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency with BDI (Boothroyd Dewhurst), A-priori, or similar costing software.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings.
• Working knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) development and application.
• Practical knowledge of VA/VE techniques and strong financial awareness.
• Functional knowledge of 3D CAD software; Creo preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Guide Designers and Design Engineers on cost-effective new and modified product designs.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to evaluate designs and recommend improvements.
• Support Design-to-Target activities during early product development.
• Develop cost targets for mechanical components including castings, stampings, extrusions, and injection-molded parts.
• Develop cost targets for electrical components including harnesses, PCBs/PCBAs, DC motors, and batteries.
• Prepare should-cost models and analysis to support supplier negotiations.
• Perform competitive benchmarking and teardown analysis.
• Participate in VA/VE activities and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Present project cost updates, risks, and opportunities to management.
• Provide cost information and support across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, and Sales.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and track product costs.

Skills

Costing

VA/VE techniques

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BDI Boothroyd Dewhurst

A-priori

Creo

Job description

Intellectt Inc. is seeking a Costing Engineer based in Fond du Lac, WI to drive cost targets for mechanical and electrical components. You will perform should-cost analyses, support supplier negotiations, and collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Marketing, and Sales.

The role requires 7–10 years of relevant experience, proficiency with costing software, and the ability to read manufacturing drawings. Travel up to 10% may be involved.