Thermal Costing Engineer: Optimize Product Costs

GENTHERM GmbH; Lawrenceburg (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) seeks a cost analyst to optimize expenses for HDE thermal products, supporting Lawrenceburg, TN and Nuevo Laredo, MX with travel up to 10%. The role collaborates with Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to meet cost targets across the product lifecycle.

The candidate will build cost models, perform should-cost analyses, and present findings to leadership while driving global cost-saving programs. This is a hands-on finance/engineering hybrid position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years of engineering experience; finance or costing experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Modine products, fabrication and cost drivers preferred.
• Strong analytical skills; proficient with costing tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost models for HDE products across materials, labor, overhead, tooling and logistics.
• Conduct should-cost analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to integrate cost targets into design and production.
• Support LAW & NLM operations during plant start-ups and transfers with cost guidance.
• Monitor actual vs. estimated costs, perform variance analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare cost reports at milestones and drive continuous cost-saving initiatives across HDE globally.

Skills

Cost analysis

Data analysis

ERP systems

Excel

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP software

Costing tools

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company (US) seeks a cost analyst to optimize expenses for HDE thermal products, supporting Lawrenceburg, TN and Nuevo Laredo, MX with travel up to 10%. The role collaborates with Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing to meet cost targets across the product lifecycle.

The candidate will build cost models, perform should-cost analyses, and present findings to leadership while driving global cost-saving programs. This is a hands-on finance/engineering hybrid position.