Job Description

Our manufacturing client is expanding operations and hiring a full-time Senior Cost Engineer for their corporate office, located just 35 minutes from Cookeville, TN.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cost planning and estimating for new projects, programs, RFQs, products, and customer quotes
• Develop and manage cost models, including materials, labor, tooling, overhead, and capital expenses
• Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and technical drawings to identify cost drivers
• Support engineering changes (ECNs/ECOs) with updated cost impact analysis and re-quoting
• Collaborate with purchasing on supplier cost data and raw material pricing trends
• Track market indexes (steel, aluminum, plastics, labor rates) and adjust forecasts accordingly
• Drive cost reviews with design, product engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Present cost breakdowns and variance analyses to internal stakeholders and customers
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and provide data to support make-vs-buy decisions
• Manage a team of cost engineers or estimators, if applicable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years in cost planning, cost engineering, manufacturing quoting, estimation or similar
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, BOMs, etc..
• Experience with cost modeling, quoting software, ERP systems, and Excel

Our client offers:

• Base salary in the $80k-100k range
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health/dental/vision, 401k match, PTO, tuition assistance, and more,
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled​

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