Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Meridian, MS

Backed by over 95 years of experience, Taylor Machine Works has become a worldwide operation with sales driven by the professional and aggressive activities of a vast domestic dealer sales, direct sales, and international sales organization. TMW designs, engineers, and manufactures more than 100 models of industrial lift equipment with lift capacities from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. At the very center of this success has been an unwavering commitment to the key concepts of Faith-Vision-Work by the members of the Taylor family and employees who collectively form The Big Red Team! Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Cost Analyst for company-wide cost reduction. The Cost Analyst will assist the company by controlling costs through research, analysis, and discovering alternatives to components and manufacturing processes associated with our products. In this position, duties include analyzing the engineering bill of materials to discover the difference between actual costs and standard costs associated with manufacturing. Timelines and deliverables will often be self-determined while relying on other team members for information and data. Collaboration with one or more departments and personnel is required including Accounting, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain. The primary goal is to determine how to lower costs for the company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Research existing costs. Investigate and propose cost alternatives.
• Identify unnecessary costs with the goal of elimination.
• Research markets and suppliers that will reduce our costs.
• Compile your results and recommendations into reports for management.
• Adjust recommendations per market changes.
• Understand our manufacturing processes and engineering bills of materials.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with accounting and database software
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance
• Previous experience in cost management and research

Benefits:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Life Insurance