Manufacturing Estimator - REMOTE

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The Cost Engineer applies advanced cost engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain expertise to drive structural cost reduction across Lead-Acid and Lithium-ion battery platforms. The position develops and deploys part-level should-cost models, commodity cost intelligence, and target cost frameworks across lead-acid active materials, Li-ion pack systems, and manufacturing processes.
This position partners closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to enable Design-to-Cost (DTC) decisions early in the product lifecycle and to engage suppliers in transparent, fact-based cost discussions. 1) extensive experience in cost engineering, cost estimation, and cost control within battery manufacturing, energy storage, automotive, or related industrial fields; (2) hands-on experience working with global suppliers of battery raw materials and components (e.g., lead, lithium compounds, nickel, cobalt, graphite, separators, plastics, sheet metal); (4) superior project management, collaboration, and communication abilities.
Cost Engineering & Analysis

Direct materials (Cabinet/Racks, Separators, Plastics, Lead Terminals, Chemicals, Li-ion battery packs, cathode/anode materials) and MRO
Build commodity-level cost intelligence covering raw materials, conversion costs, yield losses, scrap, and energy consumption.
Create and maintain target cost frameworks aligned with product roadmaps, volume ramps, and margin objectives.
Provide cost guidance during new product introduction (NPI), technology transitions, and platform refreshes.
Analyze supplier quotations and identify cost drivers (materials, labor, overheads, tooling, logistics, profit margins).
Process Improvement & Governance
Implement Power BI dashboards to focus on spend management
Review existing cost management processes and implement improvements to drive standardization, transparency, and repeatability.
Contribute insights on contract performance, cost trends, and market dynamics to inform sourcing strategies and contract renewals.
Develop new cost tools, digital models, and virtual production simulations to improve cost visibility and decision-making
Facilitate training on cost tools
Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, or related field

• 5-10 year track record of success in Cost Engineering
• Strong Excel and cost management system experience
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills to combine sound analytical cost engineering principles with the ability to summarize, reach appropriate conclusions, and present to management teams.
• Ability to travel as needed
• LI-Remote