Senior Cost Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Cost Engineer with expertise in electromechanical and electronic hardware costing for consumer products, life sciences, and energy domains. This role focuses on product teardown, should-cost analysis, VAVE workshops, and cost optimization for PCBA, wire harnesses, displays, battery modules, and other active/passive components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value engineering and supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Perform Product Teardown and Should-Cost Analysis for electromechanical products

Develop and maintain cost models for:

PCBA, Wire Harnesses

Displays (LCD, OLED, TFT), Connectors, Sensors

Battery Modules and Electronic Components

Analyze Gerber files, schematics, and BOMs for accurate cost estimation

Identify cost drivers, benchmark against industry standards, and support supplier negotiations

Lead VAVE workshops to identify cost-saving opportunities

Collaborate with design and sourcing teams to optimize PCBA layouts and reduce electronic component costs

Support new product development with early cost estimation

Analyze supplier quotes and manufacturing processes for cost validation

Drive localization strategies and supply chain cost reduction

Monitor market trends, technology shifts, and cost fluctuations in electronics manufacturing

Maintain a repository of costing methodologies and historical cost-saving case studies

Prepare and present cost analysis reports and value engineering proposals to stakeholders

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience: 3–8 years in Should Costing and Value Engineering for electronics hardware

Strong understanding of:

PCBA design and manufacturing

Wire harnessing, display technologies, and electronic component sourcing

Proven track record of achieving measurable cost savings through engineering and sourcing strategies

Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Familiarity with COTS tools like Siemens TcPCM, aPriori, SEER