JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:

• Collaborate with managers across Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) and cost management teams to identify cost opportunities and provide both strategic and tactical support.
• Deliver cost insights and feasibility studies to drive improvements in design, manufacturing processes, and sourcing strategies.
• Analyze and present cost reduction opportunities, including quality trade-offs and insights from should-cost reviews.
• Focus on specific categories—such as castings, non-metallic materials, and harnesses—and targeted systems or components for both baseline and new designs.
• Summarize and present cost analysis findings and recommendations to support informed decision-making across CPPD teams.
• Support cost initiatives including New Product Introduction (NPI), New Source Introduction (NSI), and Operating Profit After Capital Charge (OPACC) improvement projects.
• Participate in cost-related events such as Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIW), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and Low-Cost Producer (LCP) initiatives, and contribute to global collaboration efforts through the International Collaboration Team (ICT).
• Provide coaching and training on cost analysis tools and methodologies, including the use of tools within the Should-Cost and RPM (Rapid Product Modeling) frameworks.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BS from an accredited university in Mechanical, Agricultural, Civil, Industrial or Aerospace engineering.
• 8-10 years of progressive design engineering experience, preferably in machine design

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong analytical thinking: Hands-on experience in cost analysis, cost modeling, and identifying value-driven opportunities across product development and manufacturing.
• Design skills; knowledge of 3D model CAE, GD&T, BOM structure
• Analytical skills: Use of data analytics to gather, sort and find insights in large volumes of data
  We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.
  Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training

• Work directly with other cost engineers, and within the value stream team for assigned product and/or system. Interactions are face to face, virtual and via email.