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Principal Cost Engineer
Location: Bolton
Are you a Cost Engineer, looking for a position that is pivotal in supporting a leading global manufacturing organisation? If so, then this opportunity could provide you with a platform to work on advanced technical projects and influence across various functions in the business.
The role offers hybrid working, typically 1-2 days a week on-site, a base salary up to 50,000 (dependent on experience), plus a range of benefits including a bonus up to 2,500, strong pension, paid overtime opportunities, flexi Leave and much more.
The business is renowned for delivering excellence and is committed to working with all employees to help develop expertise and career progression.
The Principal Cost Engineer role
You will play a critical role in building networks across various functions to generate robust cost data, which will inform forecast production costs and business strategies. Your responsibilities will include:
- Generating and maintaining Business Cost Forecasting documents
- Conducting cost data analysis for reporting and decision-making
- Leading and facilitating meetings to challenge current forecasting processes
- Challenge current forecasting processes for continuous improvement
Principal Cost Engineer experience and requirements
- Educational qualifications to HNC/HND standard or equivalent
- A strong background in engineering/manufacturing
- Experience in estimating/cost engineering and production life cycles
- Strong analytical and influencing skills
