Design To Cost Engineer

Design To Cost Engineer

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Background in product design, development, and factory transition
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Technical Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering
• Experience with system-level requirements and how they relate to recurring cost
• Experience with engineering and manufacturing processes
• Experience with key production-based cost drivers
• Experience with design trade-off techniques
• Experience with cost estimating techniques

Responsibilities

• Supports the strategic effort to define affordability goals and means for achieving those goals during proposal and execution phases of typical development programs
• Supports the design of systems utilizing cost reduction techniques relevant to mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing variables
• Provides project teams with a focal point for low-cost solutions by coordinating the involvement of low-cost enabling functions (design for manufacturability, design for testability, Strategic Sourcing, Application Engineering, Test Engineering, etc.). Including Manufacturing time studies as well
• Performs or direct others in the performance of cost analysis and support the proactive achievement of cost goals for typical systems and products under development
• Identifies drivers of cost and propose alternative solutions for cost reductions
• Utilizes Critical thinking and problem solving – willingness to dig and drive solutions based on data analyze
• Responsible for validating cost requirements/targets against pertinent business plan(s) and programmatic expectations
• Participates in preparation of proposals and presentations to internal and external customers
• Serves as project leader coordinating the efforts of other professionals and technical support personnel. Strong cross functional interaction/teamwork and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of business & technical consistent processes, including being proficient in )365 tools with an emphasis on Excel (Macro experience preferable)
• Knowledge of principles and techniques commonly used in product development
• Perform assignments requiring the use and application of electromechanical engineering principles and techniques

Benefits

No information provided on Benefits.