Costing Engineer - Jigs and Fixtures

Job description

COSTING ENGINEER (JIGS \& FIXTURES) CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Component \& Material Estimation Fabricated Parts: Calculate costs for metallic (Al, SS) and non-metallic (ESD plastics, Delrin) parts by evaluating material weight, machining cycles (CNC/VMC), and finishing processes. Bought-Out Items: Source and maintain price benchmarks for: Mechanical: Bearings, linear rails, and precision slide ways. Pneumatics: Cylinders, DCV valves, and manifold systems. Automation: PLCs, sensors (proximity/optical), magnets, and HMI units. Electrical: Push buttons, switches, wiring harnesses, and connectors. 2. Assembly \& Validation Costing Estimate man-hours for mechanical assembly, pneumatic plumbing, and electrical wiring. Factor in costs for fixture testing, calibration, and $Cpk/Ppk$ validation runs. 3. Strategic Financial Analysis Conduct Make vs. Buy analyses for custom fixture components. Perform Value Engineering (VA/VE) to suggest lower-cost alternatives for non-critical parts without sacrificing precision or safety. Maintain a live database of vendor quotes and historical cost data.