Manufacturing Cost & Process Analyst

Jennmar; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with PPO

Wellness incentives

Voluntary 401(k) with company match

Voluntary dental and vision

Basic life insurance and short-term /6

Job summary

XCAL Tools is seeking a Manufacturing Cost & Process Specialist to support manufacturing operations through technical knowledge, production support, and accurate costing. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Management to determine economical manufacturing methods and evaluate costs.

The role blends office and shop floor work, emphasizing practical manufacturing knowledge, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, metallurgy, engineering, estimating, costing, production planning, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and evaluate labor, material, machine time, and other manufacturing costs.
• Comfortable working directly with production personnel and management.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with spreadsheets, production data, and other analytical tools.
• Ability to learn new processes, equipment, and systems quickly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ownership, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• A degree in engineering, manufacturing, metallurgy, business, or a related field is beneficial but is not required if the candidate has relevant practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new and existing jobs to determine manufacturing requirements, costs.
• Develop and maintain accurate job costing and manufacturing models.
• Work with Operations and Engineering to determine appropriate methods for putting jobs into production.
• Analyze machining and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Provide technical support to production when questions or problems arise.
• Assist with determining machine capabilities, routing, cycle times, tooling requirements, and labor requirements.
• Evaluate material types, grades, properties, and their impact on manufacturing processes and costs.
• Review production results and compare actual performance against estimated costs and expectations.
• Assist with quoting, estimating, and evaluation of potential new business.
• Work with Process Engineering and Business Analytics to develop accurate and useful manufacturing data.
• Identify manufacturing issues and work with appropriate personnel to develop practical solutions.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects throughout the facility.
• Develop and maintain documentation to capture manufacturing knowledge and processes.
• Serve as a technical resource to Operations, Management, and other departments as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing

Machining

Metallurgy

Engineering

Estimating

Costing

Production planning

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Education

Engineering degree beneficial

Tools

Spreadsheet tools

Job description

XCAL Tools is seeking a Manufacturing Cost & Process Specialist to support manufacturing operations through technical knowledge, production support, and accurate costing. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Management to determine economical manufacturing methods and evaluate costs.

The role blends office and shop floor work, emphasizing practical manufacturing knowledge, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.