Should Cost Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Goken Global scores B on the Alion truth index.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Summary:
We are looking for a Should Cost Engineer with 4-8 years of experience in the automotive, heavy earthmoving and road construction, agricultural machinery, aerospace, or semiconductor industries.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Should Cost Analysis and cost engineering activities for components and assemblies.
- Apply Activity-Based Costing (ABC) fundamentals to develop accurate cost models.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and cost standards for various components.
- Develop cost models for sheet metal fabrication, welding, machining, casting, forging, plastic injection molding, rubber components, wiring harnesses, and other related parts.
- Conduct supplier negotiations and support cost settlements by bridging the gap between Should Cost estimates and supplier quotations.
- Develop and maintain cost models and perform cost calculations using Microsoft Excel.
- Work effectively in a highly complex work environment while maintaining good presentation and communication skills.
- Support Should Costing activities for US and European clients.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 4-8 years of relevant experience as a Should Cost Analyst or Cost Engineer in the automotive, heavy earthmoving and road construction, agricultural machinery, aerospace, or semiconductor industries.
- Strong understanding of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) fundamentals.
- Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes and costing methods for various components.
- Hands-on experience in supplier negotiations and cost settlements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel-based cost modeling and calculations.
- Willingness to adapt to manufacturing processes and quality standards.
Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.