Brunswick Corporation · 5 months ago
Cost Engineer
Fond du Lac, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expBrunswick Corporation is a global marine leader committed to innovation and transforming experiences on the water. They are seeking a Cost Engineer to develop analytical cost models, provide program teams with target costs for new product designs, and assist in supplier negotiations.
BoatingFitnessIndustrialLifestyleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide guidance to Designers/Design Engineers for proposed new or modified designs to achieve required function at minimum cost
Apply design for assembly (DFA) and design for manufacturing (DFM) tools to analyze proposed new designs and propose potential improvements
Work with engineering on a Design to Target approach in early product development planning
Develop cost targets for mechanical engine parts (Castings, Stamped parts, Extrusions, and injection molded) based on information ranging from sample parts, CAD models and engineering drawings
Develop cost targets for electrical engine parts (Harness, PCB, PCB assemblies, DC motors, Batteries) based on information ranging from schematics, CAD models and engineering drawings
Provide should-cost analysis reports to procurement team for supplier negotiation purposes
Do competitive benchmarking/ teardown analysis and develop should cost models
Participate in value analysis (VA) and value engineering (VE) activities and generate cost reduction ideas on current production products
Present project cost updates along with risks and opportunities to higher management on monthly basis
Be a resource of cost information on assigned projects for the entire organization (upper management, marketing, sales, engineering, financial, manufacturing, etc)
Provide the organization with monthly cost reports and cost tracking of current product
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical Engineering
3-5 years of industry experience
Proficient in BDI (Boothroyd Dewhurst Inc), A-priori or related costing software
Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings
Working knowledge of a Bill of Material, its development and application
Practical knowledge of VA/VE techniques and strong financial awareness
Functional understanding of 3D CAD software (Creo Preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft office
Travel up to 10%
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of Manufacturing processes (Casting, Stamping, Injection molding, extrusion, PCBA) and compatible materials
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
Well-being program
Product purchase discounts
Company
Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2024-10-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1997-02-05IPO
Leadership Team
David Foulkes
Chief Executive Officer
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