Manufacturing Cost Analyst

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Paid Sick Leave

11 paid holidays

Volunteer days

401(k) matching up to 5%

Medical and dental plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær in California is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Analyst to analyze, monitor, and control manufacturing costs, partnering with operations, supply chain, and finance to improve profitability and efficiency.

Responsibilities include analyzing product costs (materials, labor, overhead); maintaining standard costs in ERP; conducting variance analysis; supporting monthly closings; and developing KPIs for cost performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Familiarity with cost modeling and pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain and update standard costs in ERP systems.
• Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights.
• Support monthly closing activities, including inventory valuation and cost reporting.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to evaluate cost impacts of process changes.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency and cost performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to manufacturing operations.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product line, customer, or plant.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

Cost modeling

Pricing strategies

Job description

The Manufacturing Cost Analyst is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and controlling manufacturing costs to improve profitability and operational efficiency. This role partners with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, identify cost reduction opportunities, and support strategic decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product costs, including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Maintain and update standard costs in ERP systems.
• Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights.
• Support monthly closing activities, including inventory valuation and cost reporting.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to evaluate cost impacts of process changes.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency and cost performance.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to manufacturing operations.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product line, customer, or plant.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Familiarity with cost modeling and pricing strategies.

Key Competencies

• Financial analysis and modeling
• Attention to detail
• Business partnering
• Process improvement mindset
• Data‑driven decision making

Personal Skills

• Ability to interface with various personnel at different levels of skills, knowledge, and experience
• The ability to speak and write clearly on technical subjects to individuals and groups
• Demonstrated ability to work with external parties, including vendors, to develop specifications, schedules, and acceptance criteria
• Problem‑solving expertise and good organizational skills
• Must live local.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $70,304 to $75,000 annually plus 10% bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good‑faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

Featured Benefits

We believe that work is what we do, so we can enjoy the rest of life. At HBK, we offer Vacation and Paid Sick Leave separately in accordance with California law. New hires in California receive both, plus 11 paid holidays and two volunteer days. We match up to 5% of your 401(k) deferrals—with immediate vesting. Our medical and dental plans are among the best in the country. We also offer tuition reimbursement after six months of employment.

ITAR Requirements

This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., “green card holder”), political asylee, or refugee.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full‑time and will not require sponsorship either now or in the future to obtain an employment visa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dytran Instruments, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All decisions related to recruitment, selection, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, payment, training, benefits, and other conditions of employment will be made based on valid job qualifications and business reasons. All such decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, practice of religious dress, practice of religious grooming, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal law, state or local. This includes consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.