Product Cost Analyst & Value Engineer

SL Tennessee; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SL Tennessee is seeking a Cost Accountant Analyst to develop accurate cost models and perform detailed cost analyses across products and components. You will support sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing teams with fact-based estimates and drive cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires 2–3 years in ABC, greenfield/brownfield costing, and cost estimation, with strong analytical and communication skills to influence decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2–3 years of experience in cost engineering related to manufacturing.
• Experience with should-costing, cost estimation, and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost models and should-cost analyses for mechanical and electronic components.
• Analyze BOMs, processes, and supplier quotations to determine optimal costs.
• Evaluate supplier cost structures and support sourcing negotiations with data-driven estimates.
• Conduct cost benchmarking and identify opportunities for reductions and value engineering.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Product Development to optimize product costs.
• Perform feasibility and cost evaluations for new products and programs.
• Create business cases and cost estimates for Greenfield and Brownfield manufacturing projects.
• Generate cost insights and reports to support strategic decisions.
• Analyze and report product and part cost to inform management.

Skills

ABC costing

Should-costing

Cost modeling

Cost benchmarking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Apriori

Siemens PCS/M

DFMA

Cost Estimator

AI-powered tools

Job description

SL Tennessee is seeking a Cost Accountant Analyst to develop accurate cost models and perform detailed cost analyses across products and components. You will support sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing teams with fact-based estimates and drive cost-reduction initiatives.

The role requires 2–3 years in ABC, greenfield/brownfield costing, and cost estimation, with strong analytical and communication skills to influence decision making.