Derby, England, United Kingdom
Senior manufacturing cost engineer with more than 40 years of experience analysing and modelling the cost of complex engineered products across automotive, aerospace, rail and industrial sectors. My work focuses on understanding how materials, manufacturing processes, supply chains and engineering decisions influence product cost, enabling organisations to make informed design, procurement and programme decisions. Over the course of my career I have supported cost engineering activities across major global organisations including Nissan, Rolls-Royce Aerospace, Bombardier / Alstom, Caterpillar (Perkins) and Fortescue Zero, working on a wide range of engineered systems and components. My experience spans the full product lifecycle, from early concept costing and target cost setting through to supplier cost evaluation and value improvement activities. Areas of expertise: Product Cost Engineering • Manufacturing cost analysis of complex assemblies • Cost driver identification across materials and processes • Product cost modelling and cost estimation • Cost support for engineering design decisions Supplier Cost Evaluation • Analysis of supplier quotations and cost structures • Identification of manufacturing and material cost drivers • Cost benchmarking across suppliers and technologies Cost Modelling • Development of structured cost models and analysis tools • Use of cost data to support engineering and procurement decisions • Application of manufacturing knowledge to product cost evaluation My career began through a technical apprenticeship, providing a strong foundation in manufacturing and engineering practice which continues to shape my approach to cost engineering. I am particularly interested in opportunities where engineering knowledge and cost analysis intersect, supporting organisations in understanding and improving the cost of complex engineered products.
Provide cost engineering support across a range of manufacturing sectors, focusing on the analysis and modelling of product costs. Key activities include: • Manufacturing cost analysis of engineered products and assemblies • Development of cost models to support engineering and procurement decisions • Evaluation and challenge of supplier quotations • Identification of cost drivers across materials and manufacturing processes • Support for product development and cost estimation activities Industries supported include automotive, aerospace, rail, electrification and industrial equipment.
Focused on electrification and battery technologies across a wide range of sectors from automotive and motorsport, aerospace and defence, rail, off highway, and energy. Establishing and growing a cost engineering support function to provide costing systems, quote analysis, budget setting and bottom-up costing across a varied range of commodities. Challenge of supplier costs and establishing value for money. Engaging with internal engineering to provide advice / direction of best cost options.
Create a selling price for signalling tender submissions. Collate and challenge estimates from the various technology disciplines and sub-contractors supporting the bid. Rationalise and sanitise data for feeding into main bid estimate. Build main estimate selling price using all technical based cost + commercial factors and inputs reflecting the rules and direction from the company. Break-out pricing information according to the clients pricing guide sheets. Maintain an audit of all technical / cost changes throughout the multiple programmes.
Working with clients in multiple sectors to provide cost analysis, cost build up, and savings opportunities. Sectors including Aerospace / Construction vehicles / Railway telecoms / Electric vehicles / Industrial workplace furniture.
Cost and evaluation of key engine components and assemblies for large gas engines used in power generation. Working with procurement to deliver cost savings and evaluate suppliers.