Job Description
Cost Engineer
Hertfordshire
Monday to Friday + Plus Benefits
Are you a manufacturing professional who enjoys working at the interface of engineering, purchasing, and commercial decision-making?
This role sits at the front end of the business, where you'll assess customer requirements, identify technical and commercial risks, and build accurate costing models that support competitive and manufacturable quotations.
What You'll Be Doing as a Cost Engineer
Reviewing incoming RFQs and customer technical data to assess manufacturability and completeness
Analysing Gerber files, BOMs, schematics, PCB data, and assembly drawings to identify risks or inconsistencies
Highlighting DFM/DFT concerns, component obsolescence, and manufacturing constraints
Working with internal engineering and supply chain teams to resolve technical queries
Building detailed cost models covering materials, PCB fabrication, assembly, test, tooling, and logistics
Producing accurate and commercially aligned quotations for electronics manufacturing projects
Liaising with suppliers and distributors to obtain pricing, availability, and lead time information
Identifying alternative components and cost-down opportunities where possible
Monitoring component lifecycle status and supply chain risk factors
Supporting sales and engineering teams with technical input during quotation and review stages
What We're Looking For as a Cost Engineer
Experience within electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, or EMS/CEM environments
Good understanding of PCB manufacturing processes, SMT/THT assembly, and BOM structures
Ability to interpret Gerber data, schematics, and technical drawings
Experience working with ERP/MRP or quotation systems
Awareness of DFM/DFT principles and component lifecycle considerations
Strong analytical ability with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple RFQs and working to tight deadlines
Good communication skills and ability to work across technical and commercial teams
Practical, problem-solving approach to costing and technical assessment work
If you're looking for a technically focused role where you can combine engineering knowledge with commercial decision-making in a fast-moving manufacturing environment, click apply now for this Cost Engineer role or contact Molly Brooks at ProTech Recruitm