The Toro Company · 13 hours ago
Cost Engineer - The Toro Company
The Toro Company is a Minnesota-based company that has been providing world-class equipment since 1914. They are seeking a Cost Engineer responsible for developing, analyzing, and documenting product cost estimates while participating in new product development and cost improvement projects.
CommercialIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Offers sound cost information and options when design choices are being made including value engineering, design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA), in-house and supplier capabilities, materials utilization and design alternatives for value optimization. Manages product cost to target on projects with moderate complexity
Sets the future cost estimate of the item when production is estimated to begin that will be used by the enterprise for ROI calculations and decision making. Prepares supporting documentation (cost estimates) for project milestone review
Provides analyzed cost data to Division Engineering, Plant Engineering/Operations, Marketing, and Finance for use in determining project direction, product pricing, parts pricing, budgeting, and internal rate of return investment calculations for new and current products
Coordinates regular interaction with suppliers, strategic sourcing, advanced manufacturing engineers, manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, design engineers and other resources in order to retain leading edge knowledge of processes available to The Toro Company
Provides leadership and guidance in the area of cost avoidance, cost reduction, and standardization
Provides cost estimating and pricing proposal development, with an understanding of the cost estimating model and knowledge in development of product, labor, freight and assembly rates and their interconnectedness
Administers product costing models and standardized costing procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in engineering/industrial technology discipline, finance or a related field
Cost Engineer I: Minimum of 1 year of experience in costing future product, product development or cost related positions
Cost Engineer II: Minimum of 3 years of experience in costing future product, product development or cost related positions
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to read, comprehend and apply engineering specifications and blue prints
Understanding of manufacturing processes, bills of materials, product structures
Understanding of value engineering and DFMA principals
Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
Curious learner, self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset. Makes recommendations to streamline and improve processes
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to team with and able to influence leaders
Intermediate Excel skills with knowledge of Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced dynamic organization with changing needs
Preferred
Advanced degrees preferred
SAP Experience preferred
Benefits
Affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan
401k
Dress for your day
Location
Food
Wellness
Volunteerism
Summer Hours
Flexible Work Arrangements
Competitive Salary
Company
The Toro Company
The Toro Company provides solutions for the outdoor environment.
Funding
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