Senior Cost Engineer

Oshkosh Delivery; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 73,200 - 117,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer. This role involves developing, validating, and managing cost estimates for projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost modeling, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Finance and relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. Competitive pay and a supportive work culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Three or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for products/projects.
• Analyze bills of materials (BOMs) and validate cost assumptions.
• Monitor cost trends and recommend cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Proficiency in Excel

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field

Job description

About Oshkosh Delivery, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh Delivery is dedicated to redefining the future of last‑mile and commercial delivery. Built on Oshkosh Corporation’s legacy of engineering excellence and innovation, we design and manufacture advanced delivery vehicles that are durable, efficient, and sustainable. With a focus on reliability, driver experience, and cutting‑edge technology, Oshkosh Delivery empowers fleets and businesses to move goods smarter, safer, and with confidence, today and for the road ahead.

The Senior Cost Engineer is responsible for developing, validating, and managing product and project cost estimates to support budgeting, pricing strategy, and supplier negotiations. This role partners cross‑functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate cost modeling, conduct weight and material usage analysis, and identify cost reduction opportunities that improve overall program profitability.

Your Impact

These duties are not meant to be all‑inclusive and other duties may be assigned:

• Develop detailed cost estimates for new and existing products/projects, including materials, labor, overhead, tooling, and capital expenditures
• Analyze bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and production processes to validate cost assumptions
• Partner with engineering and operations to evaluate design alternatives and cost impacts
• Perform weight checks and material yield analysis to validate material usage, structural assumptions, and cost drivers
• Support pricing strategies through cost modeling and margin analysis
• Conduct variance analysis comparing estimated vs. actual costs and identify root causes
• Monitor cost trends and recommend cost reduction initiatives
• Support supplier cost analysis and should‑cost modeling to support sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations
• Partner with Supply Chain to provide cost breakdowns and analytical support during supplier negotiations
• Maintain and improve cost estimation tools, templates, and systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field and three (3) or more years of relevant experience (equivalent to nine (9) years in total education and experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.

Standout Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
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Pay Range

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00

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. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people‑first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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].

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.

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.

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.