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Prolim Global

Should Costing Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

E. in Mechanical Engineering Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced Should Costing ... Develop should cost models for automotive and manufacturing components * Perform target costing and ...

Zoox

Senior/Staff Cost Engineer

Foster City, CA

$195K - $250K/yr

Create detailed should-cost models for vehicle components, providing data-driven insights for key decisions * Serve as the SME in value engineering and should cost modeling, identifying cost ...

Zoox

Senior/Staff Cost Engineer

Foster City, CA

$195K - $250K/yr

Create detailed should-cost models for vehicle components, providing data-driven insights for key decisions * Serve as the SME in value engineering and should cost modeling, identifying cost ...

Zoox

Senior/Staff Cost Engineer

Foster City, CA · On-site

$195K - $250K/yr

Create detailed should-cost models for vehicle components, providing data-driven insights for key decisions * Serve as the SME in value engineering and should cost modeling, identifying cost ...

LAM RESEARCH Corporation

Cost Engineer 6

Tualatin, OR · On-site

Lead should-cost modeling and DFC/DFM cost analysis for complex semiconductor components and ... Lead cost engineering initiatives for NPI programs from concept through production ramp * Drive ...

Lam Research

Cost Engineer 6

Tualatin, OR · Hybrid

What you'll do Lead should-cost modeling and DFC/DFM cost analysis for complex semiconductor ... Cost engineering / should costing Manufacturing, product engineering, or supply chain engineering ...

Lam Research Corporation

Cost Engineer 6

Tualatin, OR · On-site

What you'll do • Lead should-cost modeling and DFC/DFM cost analysis for complex semiconductor ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field with 15 ...

General Atomics

Aircraft System Cost Engineer

Poway, CA · On-site

Perform parametric should-cost modelling to identify possible system and sub-system modifications ... Work directly with engineering teams disseminate key take-aways from cost modelling and analysis ...

Lund Boats

Cost Engineer

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

$72K - $115K/yr

Work with engineering on a Design to Target approach in early product development planning ... Provide should-cost analysis reports to procurement team for supplier negotiation purposes. * Do ...

Brunswick

Cost Engineer

Fond Du Lac, WI

$72K - $115K/yr

Work with engineering on a Design to Target approach in early product development planning ... Provide should-cost analysis reports to procurement team for supplier negotiation purposes. * Do ...

Brunswick Corporation

Cost Engineer

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

$72K - $115K/yr

Work with engineering on a Design to Target approach in early product development planning ... Provide should-cost analysis reports to procurement team for supplier negotiation purposes. * Do ...

Rivian

Manager, Cost Engineering

Irvine, CA · On-site

Develop should-cost estimates and projections for various automotive vehicle commodities as needed ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Systems, Electrical ...

Rivian

Manager, Cost Engineering

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

Develop should-cost estimates and projections for various automotive vehicle commodities as needed ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Systems, Electrical ...

Actalent

Cost Reduction Engineer

Poway, CA · On-site

$52.88 - $62.50/hr

Perform value engineering and should-cost analysis to uncover cost savings opportunities in materials, components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes. * Evaluate materials, components ...

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Actalent

Cost Reduction Engineer

Poway, CA

$52.88 - $62.50/hr

Perform value engineering and should-cost analysis to uncover cost savings opportunities in materials, components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes. * Evaluate materials, components ...

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Should Costing Engineer

San Jose, CA • On-site

Prolim Global
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Job description

Should Costing Engineer

 Location: San Jose, California (Onsite)
Experience: 7–10 Years
Education: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Should Costing Engineer with strong expertise in automotive or manufacturing industries. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing component-level cost analysis, manufacturing cost breakdowns, and supplier negotiation support for engineering parts and assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop should cost models for automotive and manufacturing components
  • Perform target costing and cost benchmarking for new parts
  • Analyze supplier quotations and prepare detailed negotiation reports for commodity teams
  • Identify key cost drivers, savings opportunities, and optimization strategies
  • Perform manufacturing process selection, machine planning, and cycle time calculations
  • Evaluate machine hourly rates (MHR), overheads, and profit margins
  • Conduct cost mapping for engineering parts and assemblies
  • Support supplier negotiations with data-driven cost breakdowns
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Work with cross-functional teams including engineering, sourcing, and supply chain
 
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
  • 7–10 years of experience in Should Costing / Cost Engineering
  • Strong experience in automotive, tractor, off-highway (T&OH), or manufacturing industries
  • Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes:
    • Sheet Metal (must have)
    • Plastics (must have)
    • Machining, Rubber, Assemblies
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Machine selection
    • Cycle time calculation
    • Cost drivers and estimation techniques
    • MHR (Machine Hour Rate), overheads, profit modeling
  • Experience in GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
  • Experience with ERP/SAP systems
 
 
Preferred Skills:
  • Hands-on experience with should costing tools:
    • aPriori
    • Costimator
    • TcPCM
  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills
  • Experience in supplier cost breakdown and sourcing support
 
 
 Additional Information:
  • Onsite role in San Jose, CA
  • Must have strong manufacturing cost engineering background
  • Automotive or related industry experience is highly preferred