Cost Engineer

We are looking for a Cost Engineer, reporting to the Value Analyst Team Lead, to assist in optimizing vehicle costs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to establish yourself as an authority in your field and influence all product development teams from the start of the design phase. You will be able to leverage your skills to influence engineering and purchasing teams from the beginning of the design phase.

YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to foster a cost-oriented design approach ("design-to-cost").

• Evaluate the impact of features on cost, streamline specifications to a strict minimum, and identify potential savings on components.

• Work with engineers, designers, buyers, and project managers to make informed decisions.

• Track costs throughout the product development cycle, and adjust technical choices to stay on target.

• Carry out cost benchmarks for products and manufacturing processes to ensure component costs align with industry standards.

YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

• More than 5 years of experience in DTC (Design to Cost), cost engineering, product cost analysis, or technical purchasing in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required for this position, as you will be collaborating with BRP sites and suppliers worldwide.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies for plastic, metal, composite, suspension, mechatronic, electrical, and electronic components, as well as the factors influencing their costs.

• Experience with product development cycles and involvement in target-cost design or target-cost analysis initiatives, preferably in the automotive industry or a similar sector.

Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that is a great addition to the team.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results

• Generous paid time away

• Pension plan

• Collective saving opportunities

• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What about some feel good perks:

• Flexible work schedule

• A summer schedule that varies by department and location

• Holiday season shutdown

• Educational resources

• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.