Cost Accountant Analyst

About The Company

SL Tennessee is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accountant Analyst to support informed manufacturing and product-cost decisions. The company values practical analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will help teams understand the costs behind products and manufacturing processes, identify opportunities to improve cost competitiveness, and support initiatives throughout the product lifecycle. You will work with colleagues across sourcing, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and product development to turn cost information into actionable insights.

About The Role

The Cost Accountant Analyst develops product cost models and performs detailed cost analysis for components, products, and assemblies. You will review Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing processes, and supplier quotations to prepare accurate, fact-based cost estimates. Your analysis will help the business evaluate supplier proposals, support sourcing discussions, and identify opportunities to improve product value without compromising requirements.

This position also contributes to should-costing, cost benchmarking, value engineering, and design-to-cost activities. You will assess manufacturing feasibility and process costs for new products and programs, as well as prepare estimates and business cases for Greenfield and Brownfield manufacturing projects. The role is suited to an analytical professional who can communicate findings clearly and collaborate with multiple teams to support sound business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Two to three years of relevant experience in product costing, manufacturing cost estimation, or cost analysis.
• Experience with Activity-Based Costing (ABC), BIC Model Costing, Greenfield Costing, Brownfield Costing, cost benchmarking, and cost modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze product costs and manufacturing processes across different production environments.
• Knowledge of should-costing and product-costing methods for areas such as plastic injection molding, die casting, electronics, metal stamping, and secondary processes.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software. Familiarity with costing and estimation applications such as Apriori, Siemens PCS/M, DFMA, Cost Estimator, or AI-powered tools is an advantage.
• Sound professional judgment, ethical conduct, attention to detail, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed product cost models and should-cost analyses for mechanical and electronic components, products, and assemblies.
• Analyze BOMs, manufacturing processes, supplier quotations, and relevant cost drivers.
• Evaluate supplier cost structures and provide fact-based estimates to support sourcing discussions and negotiations.
• Conduct cost benchmarking, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and develop practical improvement ideas.
• Support value engineering and design-to-cost initiatives in partnership with engineering and product development teams.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other stakeholders to optimize product costs.
• Assess manufacturing feasibility and process costs for new products, components, and programs.
• Prepare cost estimates and business cases for Greenfield and Brownfield manufacturing projects.
• Analyze and report product and part costs, communicating key insights to support strategic business decisions.
  
  

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to product and manufacturing decisions with measurable business impact. You will work across functions, apply your analytical skills to varied cost challenges, and support continuous improvement and value engineering efforts. Specific compensation, benefits, and employment details can be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

SL Tennessee is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. Applicants will be considered based on their qualifications, experience, and job-related skills. The company does not tolerate unlawful discrimination and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.