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Liebherr

Life Cycle Costing Engineer

Newport News, VA · On-site

$100K - $112K/yr

The Life Cycle Costing Engineer is responsible for evaluating, modeling, and influencing the total ... assessments. * Support engineering design reviews, DFMEA activities, and product development gates ...

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System One

Cost Estimator (Mid Level)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... life cycle. Assess technical requirement, program performance, cost, and schedule risk as applicable to the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates.

System One

Cost Estimator (Mid Level)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... life cycle. Assess technical requirement, program performance, cost, and schedule risk as applicable to the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates.

System One

Cost Estimator (Mid Level)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... life cycle. Assess technical requirement, program performance, cost, and schedule risk as applicable to the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates.

System One

Cost Estimator (Mid Level)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... life cycle. Assess technical requirement, program performance, cost, and schedule risk as applicable to the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates.

System One

Cost Estimator (Mid Level)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... life cycle. Assess technical requirement, program performance, cost, and schedule risk as applicable to the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates.

System One

Cost Estimator (Mid Level)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... life cycle. Assess technical requirement, program performance, cost, and schedule risk as applicable to the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates.

System One

Cost Estimator (Mid Level)

Chantilly, VA · On-site

... life cycle. Assess technical requirement, program performance, cost, and schedule risk as applicable to the cost estimate and appropriately factor any risk and uncertainty into the cost estimates.

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A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) job involves analyzing the environmental impact of products, processes, or services throughout their entire life cycle—from raw material extraction to disposal. Professionals in this role collect and interpret data on energy use, emissions, and resource consumption to identify opportunities for sustainability improvements. They often use specialized software tools to conduct assessments and generate insights for businesses, policymakers, or researchers. LCA experts work in industries such as manufacturing, consulting, and environmental advocacy. Their goal is to help organizations make data-driven decisions to minimize ecological footprints and enhance sustainability practices.

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Professionals specializing in Life Cycle Assessment can advance into roles such as Senior LCA Analyst, Sustainability Manager, or Environmental Consultant, and may also move into leadership positions overseeing larger sustainability or product stewardship teams. Many organizations value LCA expertise in product development, corporate sustainability reporting, and regulatory compliance, creating opportunities to collaborate with R&D, supply chain, and marketing departments. Career growth is often supported by gaining experience with diverse product systems, continuous professional development, and obtaining industry-recognized certifications. As sustainability becomes increasingly central to business strategy, skilled LCA professionals often find new and expanding roles across industries.

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Life Cycle Costing Engineer

Liebherr

Newport News, VA • On-site

$100K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New

Liebherr rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

The Life Cycle Costing Engineer is responsible for evaluating, modeling, and influencing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of mining truck platforms throughout their full life cycle-from concept and design through operation, maintenance, and end-of-life.
This role bridges engineering design, reliability, maintenance, and field operations to ensure that design and business decisions are informed by accurate life cycle cost data. By quantifying cost drivers such as component replacement intervals, maintenance downtime, and overhaul strategies, the Life Cycle Costing Engineer supports optimized product designs, improved customer value, and reduced total operating costs. This 'forward looking view' is essential for proactive asset management.
  • This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
  • For consideration, all candidates must apply through our online career portal to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that resumes submitted via email will not be reviewed.
  • This role is eligible for a relocation bonus.

Responsibilities
  • Design, update, and implement Life Cycle Cost (LCC) models for off-highway mining trucks, including their key components and systems.
  • Evaluate and quantify total cost of ownership (TCO), covering capital investment, maintenance labor, parts usage, equipment downtime, rebuild programs, and end-of-life factors.
  • Partner with engineering design teams to evaluate design alternatives using life cycle cost as a decision-making metric.
  • Translate reliability, maintainability, and serviceability data into cost impacts and financial risk assessments.
  • Support engineering design reviews, DFMEA activities, and product development gates by providing life cycle cost performance benchmarks.
  • Analyze field data, warranty data, and service histories to identify major life cycle cost drivers and improvement opportunities.
  • Work closely with reliability engineering to incorporate failure rates, MTBF, and component life assumptions into cost models.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and service teams to validate labor times, maintenance intervals, tooling requirements, and rebuild strategies.
  • Support development of optimized preventative maintenance and component replacement strategies based on life cycle cost trade-offs.
  • Provide life cycle cost inputs to pricing, commercial, and customer-facing analyses as required.
  • Prepare clear, data-driven reports and presentations that communicate life cycle cost insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Continuously improve LCC methodologies, assumptions, and data quality through benchmarking and best practices.

Competencies
Education and Experience:
  • BS degree in Engineering, Finance, or related field; and four years in life cycle costing, reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or cost analysis in a heavy equipment or mining environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:
  • Travel to customer and supplier sites domestically and internationally for 1-4 weeks in duration.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Local Mine induction and access.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Local Mine HSE certification.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and driver's license.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $112,000
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele.
Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr's venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr's manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)
Contact
Thomas Steele
lus-recruiting@liebherr.com

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