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AMS is scaling as a manufacturing organization, and the cost intelligence infrastructure must scale with it.\nThis is a founding role. You will build, from scratch, the automated systems and analytical infrastructure that define how AMS understands, reports, and defends its manufacturing cost position. You will serve as the single-threaded owner of cost accuracy across three manufacturing sites, responsible for translating shop floor cost data into automated models, integrated reporting systems, and strategic investment inputs. You will represent AMS cost performance directly to finance and accounting leadership.\nThis is a specialized BI role. This is a role for someone who understands manufacturing at the process level and can build the automated analytical bridge between the shop floor and the P&L.\nKey job responsibilities\nCost Model Development and Automation\nDesign and implement automated cost models that integrate into AMS quoting and actuals reporting systems.\nPartner with software development teams to enable cost model logic within AMS technology platforms (MES, ERP/SAP, quoting tools).\nBuild scalable models that capture material, labor, overhead, and work center rate components at the part and process level.\nLead the transition to activity-based actual COGS through automated system integration. Financial Performance and P&L Ownership\nOwn the accuracy of the AMS manufacturing P&L across multiple sites.\nProduce cost projections, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting for leadership reviews.\nMaintain cost actuals as the single source of truth for AMS manufacturing financial performance.\nIdentify and quantify cost reduction opportunities through process and utilization analysis. Finance and Accounting Interface\nServe as the primary AMS point of contact for finance and accounting counterparts on transfer pricing, cost allocation, and cost avoidance reporting.\nDevelop and maintain market benchmarking methodology to support cost avoidance narratives.\nTranslate manufacturing cost drivers into financial language that supports investment decisions and leadership reviews.\nSupport OP cycle planning with bottoms-up cost projections and scenario modeling.\nPresent cost performance analysis to director and VP-level audiences on a regular cadence. Cost Engineering Collaboration\nPartner with manufacturing engineering to define and validate cost engineering inputs, including cycle times, material yield, scrap rates, setup times, and work center rates.\nEstablish governance processes to ensure cost model assumptions are reviewed, validated, and updated on a defined cadence.\nBridge the gap between site-level cost engineering data and business-level automated reporting. Strategic Planning and Investment Support\nProvide cost analysis inputs for investment decisions, build-vs-buy evaluations, and capacity planning.\nSupport new capability business cases with should-cost estimates and projected financial returns.\nInform manufacturing footprint and equipment decisions with cost-per-unit and utilization analysis.\nContribute directly to strategic planning and investment questions that AMS pursues at the VP level.\nBasic qualifications\n- Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field\n- 2+ years of engineering, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environment experience\n- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost engineering, cost analysis, or manufacturing business intelligence.\n- Experience building cost models from process-level inputs (cycle times, material costs, labor routing, overhead allocation).\n- Proficiency with data analysis and automation tools (Excel, SQL, Python, or equivalent).\n- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data.\nPreferred qualifications\n- Experience in a fast-paced, automated, industrial, logistics, production or manufacturing environment\n- Experience with reporting and Data Visualization tools such as Quick Sight / Tableau / Power BI or other BI packages\n- Master's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering, or 7+ years of industrial engineer, operations engineer, manufacturing engineer, or project engineer in a manufacturing environment experience\n- Experience with should-cost modeling tools or methodologies.\n- Exposure to SAP or similar ERP implementation in a manufacturing context.\n- Experience automating cost models through scripting or BI tool development.\n- Experience interfacing with finance or accounting functions on transfer pricing or cost allocation.\n- Familiarity with metals fabrication, CNC machining, or additive manufacturing processes.\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.\nThe base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. 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