Principal Engineer - Cost Estimation

Pierce Manufacturing; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 82,900 - 134,300; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Manufacturing is looking for a Principal Cost Estimator Engineer located in Appleton, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering cost estimates for both new and existing parts by thoroughly analyzing market data, including raw materials and manufacturing processes.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and five years of relevant experience. You will work closely with engineers and suppliers, providing critical input into cost negotiations and design initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Cost Estimating, or a related field.
• Knowledge of manufacturing sequence of events and Bill of Materials.
• Experience with supplier quotations and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost estimates for parts by analyzing market data.
• Identify cost model drivers to assist in design activities.
• Analyze supplier quotations to identify cost drivers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Time-management

Ability to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer Aided Cost Estimation (CACE)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

Principal Cost Estimator Engineer

Job Code: R43695

The Principal Cost Estimator Engineer will deliver cost estimates for new and existing parts by gathering and analyzing market data to include raw materials, purchased components, and manufacturing processes required to complete costing. The role will work side‑by‑side with engineers, sourcing and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimates for proposal development, current production cost reductions, and new product development design to cost initiatives.
• Identify and build cost model drivers to assist in design and purchasing activities.
• Analyze supplier quotations and identify cost drivers (materials, labor, overheads, tooling, logistics, profit margins).
• Participate in cost negotiation process to influence cost reduction and cost avoidance.
• Consult with and advise product development engineers on economic alternatives for their design and suggest trade-offs.
• Interface directly with supplier engineers to develop mutually agreed upon should cost models to understand cost drivers for use in pricing negotiations and ongoing cost reduction activities.
• Present ideas and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.
• Participate on councils to share project results, present ideas, and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with five (5) or more years of experience within Engineering, Manufacturing, Cost Estimating, or a related field.
• Experience with Computer Aided Cost Estimation (CACE) tools.
• Ability to travel 10%.

Standout Qualifications

• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude.
• Supply chain or Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Advanced understanding of Cost Accounting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing sequence of events and Bill of Materials.
• Ability to read Engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Strong time‑management and prioritization skills, able to multi‑task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Experience and proficiency with various web‑based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
• OSK1917

Pay Range

$82,900.00 – $134,300.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Reasonable Accommodation

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Pay Confidentiality

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Export Regulations

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.