Cost Analyst
professional employment group of coloradoPoway, CA
Cost Analyst
professional employment group of coloradoPoway, CASenior L5
Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) ManufacturingOther Electronic Component ManufacturingBare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing
APPLY NOWYou'll work at the intersection of engineering, data, and sales — translating customer specs and BOMs into accurate, competitive quotes using our internal costing tools and databases. This is a great fit for someone with a few years of hands-on manufacturing, quoting, or process engineering experience who wants to grow into a specialized, high-impact technical role.
What You'll Do:
- Review customer RFQs, drawings, Gerber files, and BOMs to determine manufacturability and cost drivers
- Generate accurate PCB fabrication quotes using estimating software and internal pricing databases
- Analyze historical quoting and production data to refine cost models and pricing algorithms
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback
- Maintain and improve quoting databases, templates, and automated estimating tools
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production teams to ensure quote accuracy and turnaround speed
- Track win/loss data and margin performance to continuously improve estimating accuracy
- Support development of quoting algorithms/spreadsheet models that speed up turnaround for standard vs. complex boards
- What You Bring3–5 years of experience in PCB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, cost estimating, or a related engineering role
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros/VBA a plus); comfort building and working with structured databases
Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes (layer count, materials, finishes, tolerances) is preferred.
Analytical mindset — comfortable working with data sets, cost models, and pricing logic
Experience with ERP/MRP or quoting software a plus, not required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple quotes under deadline pressure
Nice to Have:
- Exposure to SQL or database querying
- Experience building or improving cost-estimation algorithms or tools
- Background in a PCB fab house, EMS provider, or contract manufacturer
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Poway, CA
Occupation
Cost Estimators
Industry
Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing
Posted
4 days ago