Job Details

The Cost Engineering Analyst supports the department and the business as a whole by providing analysis of current and potential future costs at the item level. Through cost breakdown analysis, this position will provide a critical understanding of sub-tier costs associated with items purchased by Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBI) and collectively MBIs business units.

The Cost Engineering Analyst is expected to use their strong skills in product engineering and data mining of internal and external data sources to provide a level of cost visibility and analysis to guide specific strategies and tactics within the supply chain. The Cost Engineering Analyst is a detail-oriented individual who is self-motivated, able to multi-task, and support numerous colleagues and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Uses analytics, KPIs, indices, benchmarks, and other tools to develop, update, and maintain should-cost models
• Assists category managers in the deployment of should-cost models with current and potential future suppliers
• Develops or participates in the development of Design-to-Cost (DtC) or Design-to-Value (DtV) models
• Participates in the development of purchase value analysis models
• Provides support for supply chain-related cost engineering to internal department as well as product engineering, quality, and other departments at the business unit level
• Works with procurement, product engineering, and category managers to identify high-value categories to target for cost modeling
• Communicates findings and recommendations by creating consistent, standardized reports, papers, and presentations
• Maintains and facilitates a library of data and completed works
• Tracks and reports results related to should-cost target setting
• Acts as a resource, consultant, and challenger within the department and the overall procurement organization to achieve objectives and targets

Qualifications

• Must possess an engineering background and the ability to analyze an item and identify its content and construction
• Understanding of basic supply chain principles, processes, tools, and practices
• Understanding of business operations and financial impacts through the supply chain
• Very strong quantitative and analytical skills relating to cost analysis and management
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good market/industry information analysis skills and knowledge of supply markets

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (BA) or equivalent from a four-year college or university in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred
• Experience executing tear-down, reverse-engineering, de-construction analysis
• Experience executing Design-to-Cost (DtC) or Design-to-Value (DtV) models

Malibu Boats, Inc. is an equal opportunities employer.