Support and lead client projects on-site in both national and international settings, covering sourcing strategies, product development, process optimization, and implementation across a range of industries.
Assess and optimize product and process costs throughout the full product development lifecycle, from early concept phase through industrialization and implementation.
Interpret product development plans and translate technical requirements into effective cost engineering strategies.
Apply engineering and design expertise to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, operations, and manufacturing.
Contribute procurement and business insight to develop and support fact-based, cost-driven negotiation strategies.
Analyze and optimize product engineering solutions with a particular focus on system integration, cost drivers, and technical interdependencies.
Use cost engineering tools and methodologies to identify, quantify, and implement cost improvement opportunities.
Leverage knowledge of manufacturing processes and production methods to evaluate cost implications for components, assemblies, and systems.