Product Cost Engineer I at Materion Corporation

Elmore, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Parametric Cost Modeling, New Business Development, Cost Breakdowns, Risk Mitigation, Proposal Support, Powder Metallurgy, Wrought Material Manufacturing, Casting, Forging, Subtractive Manufacturing, Portfolio Management, Cost Databases, Vendor Compliance Management, ITAR, SolidWorks, SAP

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Summary The Product Cost Engineer will have responsibility to interface with a defined business area, understand the associated product offerings, and work within a parametric cost modeling framework to deliver traceable and reliable proposals for new business opportunities. Core duties will be performed with direct oversight from Product Leadership. The Engineer will provide cost engineering and analytics to key decision makers throughout the opportunity and product life cycle including analytical design, risk mitigation, proposal support, and various alternative options. The Engineer will begin developing manufacturing knowledge related to a core product line that may include, but not limited to, powder metallurgy processing, wrought material manufacturing technologies, casting and forging technologies, and subtractive manufacturing capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Support New Business Development Opportunities Review customer quote request and determine feasibility of manufacturing Perform detailed cost breakdowns for individual components, including material, labor, tooling, and manufacturing hours Collaborate with operations, quality, accounting, process engineering, program engineering, and external suppliers to ensure cost considerations are integrated into the cost model Generate associated engineering drawings, quote solicitation forms, and estimate worksheets for final quote generation Product Portfolio Management Analyze and maintain portfolio self-service pricing tools to ensure targeted financial outcomes are achieved, including but not limited to, top line revenue, standard cost performance, bottom line profitability, and return on invested capital Assist in maintaining cost databases and documenting cost information Collaborate with operations, technology, supply chain, and commercial functions to develop and execute actions to ensure product line achieves financial targets Supply Chain Management Maintain Vendor Compliance Management system, in collaboration with the Compliance Department, to ensure suppliers are fully vetted for defense related programs (ITAR, DDTC, Export Control, Controlled Unclassified Information, etc.) Evaluate supplier proposals to determine risk level, review risk with program engineering, and select appropriate supplier for proposal inclusion Technical Manufacturing Knowledge Maintain knowledge of industry best practices Develop manufacturing knowledge of various product portfolio offerings, both powder-driven product and wrought material processing Communication Prepare presentations for internal and external usage Present cost models to internal leadership, sales, and team members Perform estimate reviews with commercial sales team, market director, and leadership Participate in new order kick-off meetings and review manufacturing methodology REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Technology required (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Aerospace preferred) Must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful Permanent Resident of the United States 1-5 years of experience as an Engineer Experience using SolidWorks required Experience using SAP or other ERP system preferred Understand manufacturing processes, materials, and related costs Ability to read and interpret drawings and computer aided design models with geometric tolerancing Ability to interface with customers and suppliers and present information Basic understanding of Export Control, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and compliance regulations Travel up to 25% domestically The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements. Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment. Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day. Want to Learn More About What We Do? Watch Pioneers of Progress Want to Learn More About Working at Materion? Visit Materion Careers

Responsibilities

The Product Cost Engineer will interface with a business area, utilize a parametric cost modeling framework to generate traceable proposals for new business opportunities, and provide cost engineering analysis throughout the product lifecycle. Key duties include supporting new business development by reviewing quotes, performing detailed cost breakdowns, and collaborating across departments for cost integration.