Senior Associate - Manufacturing Cost Engineering - QuEST Global Engineering Services

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Job Overview:

The Manufacturing Cost Associate will be responsible for analyzing, tracking and controlling production costs, as well as improving cost efficiency and profitability of the manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct basic cost analysis for new products and materials.
  • Create a detailed operation plan to create a part based upon customer input and engineering knowledge/inference
  • Work as a part of a team, communicate status and roadblocks effectively and quickly
  • Understand applicability of manufacturing processes to design intent
  • Understanding of core drivers of part cost; time, material, processing etc
  • Support Product Cost Reduction Initiatives through manufacturing process planning, and design for manufacturing principles
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to drive cost efficiency.
  • Mentor and support junior cost associates in their development.
  • Perform detailed technical reviews on Manufacturing Cost Estimations according to standard work and process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related, or Associates + Experience
  • 3-6 years of experience in cost engineering or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Experience in Parametric 3D modeling software.
  • Ability to read a part print, i.e. Tolerances, dimensions, material specifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with cost modeling tools.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience implementing cost-saving initiatives.
  • Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.

Quest Global is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA