Costing Engineer
ATL Technology · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Develop accurate medical device cost models.
- Collaborate with global engineering and sales.
- Support quoting and new business opportunities.
- Analyze supplier quotes and NPI costs.
- Maintain costing data and processes.
About the role
Costing Engineer
ATL Technology is seeking a Costing Engineer to support our global commercial and engineering teams by developing accurate, technically sound product cost models for medical device programs. This role is crucial for ensuring new business opportunities are evaluated consistently, competitively, and accurately, serving as a key technical partner to Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and NPI teams.
Key Responsibilities
Costing & Engineering Analysis
- Develop and maintain detailed cost models for medical device components, subassemblies, and finished goods.
- Create new cost sheets or revise existing cost models using ATL’s approved costing templates.
- Ensure models accurately reflect BOM structure, material sourcing, country of origin requirements, manufacturing routings, labor content, and equipment/tooling needs.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to validate routings, cycle times, and process assumptions.
Global Costing Coordination
- Coordinate costing activities across ATL’s global manufacturing sites.
- Define scope of work and deliverables for site-specific cost inputs.
- Track cost package progress and escalate risks to timelines or accuracy.
- Participate in weekly Global Costing reviews.
Quoting & New Business Support
- Review customer RFQs and quote packages to identify technical gaps, assumptions, or risks.
- Work with Sales and Customers to clarify requirements and define manufacturable solutions.
- Propose alternate designs, materials, or processes to improve cost or feasibility.
- Ensure New Business Opportunity (NBO) approvals are received prior to starting costing activities.
Supplier & NPI Collaboration
- Partner with Supply Chain to obtain and analyze supplier quotations based on forecasted volumes.
- Ensure all supplier and equipment quotes are documented and stored per process.
- Collaborate with NPI teams to estimate Non Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs.
- Maintain cost model integrity when projects move from quote to awarded status, incorporating approved engineering changes.
Process & Systems Ownership
- Maintain accurate records in ATL’s Microsoft Costings List, including opportunity details, status, timelines, and closure.
- Support consistency and compliance with ATL’s global costing process.
- Utilize and maintain data across ATL systems, including: ERP (Infor), CRM, SharePoint, PLM, Workfront, Power BI, and Microsoft Lists.
Key Skills/Competency
- Cost Modeling
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- Process Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Cost Analysis
- BOM Structure
- Manufacturing Routings
- Supplier Quotations
- NPI Collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
Skills & topics
- Costing Engineer
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- Cost Modeling
- Process Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Cost Analysis
- BOM Structure
- Manufacturing Routings
- Supplier Quotations
- NPI Collaboration
- ERP Systems
- PLM Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Operations Analysis
- Quoting
- New Business Development
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 2-5 years of medical device manufacturing, costing, or operations analysis experience, emphasizing your engineering background and analytical skills.
- Showcase technical proficiency: Detail your experience with BOM structures, manufacturing routings, ERP/PLM systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions relevant to costing.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Provide examples of working cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and NPI teams on quoting or new business initiatives.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your approach to developing cost models, validating assumptions, and proposing cost-saving solutions.
Technical preparation
Master Microsoft Excel for detailed cost modeling.,Understand manufacturing processes and BOM structures.,Familiarize with ERP and PLM systems.,Practice analyzing supplier quotes and NRE costs.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved cost efficiency.,How do you ensure accuracy in cost models?,How do you collaborate with diverse teams?,How do you handle competing deadlines?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific engineering degrees are most relevant for the Costing Engineer role at ATL Technology?
- The Costing Engineer role at ATL Technology values a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering being particularly relevant. A related technical discipline is also considered, focusing on the analytical and problem-solving skills essential for cost modeling and analysis in the medical device sector.
- How does ATL Technology support cross-functional collaboration for its Costing Engineers?
- ATL Technology emphasizes cross-functional collaboration for its Costing Engineers, who act as key technical partners to Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and NPI teams. This involves regular interaction to validate assumptions, gather inputs, and support new business opportunities, ensuring a cohesive approach to product costing.
- What kind of experience with ERP and PLM systems is expected for the Costing Engineer position?
- For the Costing Engineer position at ATL Technology, experience working with ERP and PLM systems is required. This includes utilizing and maintaining data within these systems, such as Infor for ERP and various PLM solutions, to ensure accurate cost model development and record-keeping.
- What are the primary differences between the 'Required' and 'Preferred' qualifications for the Costing Engineer?
- Required qualifications for the Costing Engineer include a relevant engineering degree, 2-5 years of experience in medical device manufacturing or costing, strong Excel skills, and ERP/PLM experience. Preferred qualifications, such as experience supporting medical device quoting, exposure to global manufacturing, and Power BI skills, offer a competitive advantage but are not strictly necessary.
- How does ATL Technology ensure consistency in its global costing processes for the Costing Engineer role?
- ATL Technology ensures consistency in its global costing processes through defined templates, coordination across manufacturing sites, weekly Global Costing reviews, and maintaining accurate records in systems like the Microsoft Costings List. The Costing Engineer plays a vital role in supporting adherence to these established procedures.