Cost Control Engineer
Job Description
Job Title
The Cost Control Engineer is responsible for design feedback for optimum cost and processing performance for air filters, performance intake kits and residential filtration. This job entails working cross-functionally with Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing to achieve corporate goals. This position will focus on avenues to reduce costs for existing and new products within the K&N family of brands.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Clearly identify and report value engineering and cost reduction opportunities.
- Support the development of performance air filters, intake kits and residential HVAC filters.
- Track performance against the estimated budgeted pre-production costs.
- Support and provide cost reduction ideas and recommendations for air filter and supporting component production.
- Provide input on project scheduling.
- Monitor, control and analyze project cost information.
- Up to 50% travel to K&N’s manufacturing plant in Dallas, Texas required.
Experience, Skills & Education
- Basic understanding of CAD design software; specifically SolidWorks.
- 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Project, Excel, etc.
Additional Qualities Necessary
- Must be well organized and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects and duties.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrate a positive company image to K&N customers.
- Position is not remote and requires attendance in K&N’s corporate office in Riverside, CA.
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Employee Events, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave
Skills
Budgeting, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Communication Skills, Control Engineering, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cross-Functional, HVAC, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Costing, Production Support, Project Evaluation, Project Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Software Design, SolidWorks, Value Engineering, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
About the Company
K&N Engineering in Riverside California is the world's leading manufacturer of washable performance air filters and air intake systems. K&N invented the reusable high flow cotton air filter in 1969 and has been perfecting the technology ever since. K&N is a world class filtration company selling air filters, oil filters, and air intakes in over 30 countries. K&N sells over 5,000 products designed for cars, trucks, motorcycles, engines, and industrial applications. From their Million Mile Warranty to their Consumer Protection Pledge, K&N stands behind their products and their consumers 100%. The distinctive K&N logo represents performance from one of the original performance companies.
Company Size
500 to 999 employees
Industry
Manufacturing - Other
Founded
1964
Website
http://www.knfilters.com