Participate in cost negotiation process to influence cost reduction and cost avoidance.
Consult with and advise product development engineers on economic alternatives for their design and suggest trade-offs.
Interface directly with supplier engineers to develop mutually agreed upon should cost models to understand cost drivers for use in pricing negotiations ongoing cost reduction activities.
Present ideas and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.
Participate on councils to share project results, present ideas, and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with five (5) or more years of experience within Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, Cost Estimating, or a related field.
Experience with Computer Aided Cost Estimation (CACE) tools
Ability to travel 10%.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
Hands-on mechanical aptitude
Supply chain or Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry.
Advanced understanding of Cost Accounting
Knowledge of manufacturing sequence of events and Bill of Materials
Ability to read Engineering drawings and interpret GD&T
Ability to effectively communicate.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.
Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.
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Pay Range:
$82,900.00 - $134,300.00
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
Principal Cost Estimator Engineer R43695
The Principal Cost Estimator Engineer will deliver cost estimates for new and existing parts by gathering and analyzing market data to include raw materials, purchased components, and manufacturing processes required to complete costing. The role will work side-by-side with engineers, sourcing and suppliers.
Oshkoshcorporation · Appleton, WI