Product Cost Analyst

Overview

This role, Product Line - Cost Analyst, supports the Global Data Center segment by driving financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and profitable growth. Working at the intersection of Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, you will manage the cost estimating framework, ensure Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) phase-gate compliance, and accelerate commercial sales quotation activity.

Responsibilities

• APQP Governance: Oversee and manage the cost estimating function to ensure alignment with the APQP phase-gate process across all new product introduction (NPI) initiatives within the Global Data Center segment.
• Quotation Acceleration: Lead and streamline generation of highly accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates to support fast-paced sales quoting.
• Costing & Data Integrity: Conduct proactive costing reviews to identify, investigate, and correct Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing discrepancies before estimates are finalized.
• Review & Challenge: Critically review cost estimates, challenge assumptions as appropriate to safeguard gross margin targets and ensure competitive pricing.
• Make/Buy Strategy: Perform financial evaluations and develop business cases to drive make vs. buy decisions and sourcing strategies.
• Costing Tools: Design, build, and maintain user-friendly cost estimation tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure cost models reflect shop-floor realities, supply market conditions, and operational capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Build standardized tools and mentor junior analysts to improve processes and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of Engineering experience. Experience in finance or product costing is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in costing tools and ERP systems.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Excel and willingness to leverage AI tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in finance or product costing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health & Well-being (Day One): Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage; Employee Assistance Program.
• After 90 days of continuous employment: Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay); 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%; 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%; Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay).
• Financial Benefits: 401k Retirement plan and company paid match; Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Short Term Disability (company paid); Long Term Disability.
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive time-off policies; Tuition Reimbursement.

Salary range is estimated in good faith to be [minimum amount – maximum amount]. The specific offer will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related considerations, but will be within the stated range. Where required by applicable law, a general description of benefits and other compensation offered for this role is also provided or made available.

Location

Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.)

Work Authorization

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) now or in the future. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.