Cost Engineer

PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere.

With Headquarters in Woburn, MA, Parker Chomerics is part of a global Fortune 250 company but has a small company feel. We thrive on high performance teams that are empowered to make decisions on both a big and small scale. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you're looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, look no further.

Position Summary

Provide cost estimates and create product structures for new and existing products. Maintains item masters for assigned products. Provides cost information for customer quotations.

Responsibilites

• Develop timely and accurate cost data and technical information for new and existing products.
• Develop product structures/manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
• Assess customer Requests for Quote for feasibility and Quality Note implications.
• Create item masters for new products and maintain item masters for existing products.
• Ensure Engineering Change Order and Management of Change processes have been followed before implementing changes to Bills of Material and Item Masters.
• Provide cost data for customer quotes within defined service level agreement times (Quote P75)
• Review and ensure effective use of materials, tools, equipment and production personnel to reach target cost/price for all division products.
• Act as engineering liaison and provide guidance to customers regarding design concepts and specifications to best utilize division equipment and manufacturing capacity.
• Release new products to the actual production runs.
• Up-front involvement with business units on manufacturing approach required to reach target cost/price.
• Provide advice and counsel on technical issues.
• Interact with customers and suppliers, as well as manufacturing, engineering and sales personnel on daily basis.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline required.
• 2-4+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Mechanical design, Inventor experience or any other preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and computer skills.
• Product Data Management software experience preferred, Enovia
• Must be a US Citizen or have US Permanent Resident Status..

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.