About Breville
Over the past 90+ years Breville has grown to become an iconic global brand, deliveringkitchen products to over 70 countries around the globe. Breville enhancespeople’s lives through the delivery of brilliant innovation and thoughtfuldesign based on deep consumer insights, empowering people to do things moreimpressively or easily than they’d thought possible in their own home andultimately allowing them to “Master Every Moment”.
A career at Breville is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s more than working for a global leader; it’s an opportunity to be a part of something that impactspeople all over the world.
About the role
The Costing Engineer is responsible for ensuring accurate product costing across different stages of product development using Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) methods, supporting project teams to launch mass production on time. Reporting to the Costing Manager and based in Alexandria, Sydney, this role will focus on reducing product costs through design and process improvements, developing accurate cost models and working closely with cross-functional teams to identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining product quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Analyse individual parts and assembly costs using existing cost models and databases to determine product costs during design stages.
- Develop and maintain accurate product costing documentation, databases and cost models for assigned product categories and commodities.
- Maintain up-to-date commodity prices, currency exchange rates and labour costs within costing models.
- Improve internal costing accuracy and efficiency through AI tools, improved calculation methods and templates.
- Work closely with engineering and product design teams to identify opportunities to reduce product and assembly costs.
- Apply Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) techniques to improve product design, manufacturing processes and cost efficiency.
- Facilitate DFMA workshops with cross-functional teams to generate cost reduction ideas and support implementation plans.
- Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements to manufacturing productivity based on production quality data.
- Benchmark supplier sourcing opportunities, manufacturing methods and technologies across global locations to meet project timing, quality and cost requirements.
- Develop and maintain product cost, Bill of Materials (BOM) and supplier market knowledge.
- Provide costing insights and recommendations to management and project teams across suppliers and product models.Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company quality, confidentiality and intellectual property policies.
We’re Interested in Hearing from People Who Have:
- Tertiaryqualifications in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Cost accounting.
- Minimumof 5 years in engineering or manufacturing company, exposed to practiceDFMA process.
- Minimumof 3 years in purchasing, sourcing, commodity management, or costaccounting.
- Experienceof working with Chinese manufactures, including engineering, material(plastics, metal),
- electronics, sourcing proprietary components, andproduction.
- Strongwritten and spoken communication skills in English, Mandarin or Spanishspeaking will be beneficial.
What we offer you:
- Competitive compensation package
- A fun and rewarding team environment
- Opportunity to work for an Australian Stock Exchange listed company
- Employee assistance program
- Paid parental leave policy
- Employee discounts of up to 40% on all our electrical products
- Corporate health andwellness benefits
Breville Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Senior Costing Engineer in Sydney employer: Breville USA, Inc.
Breville is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of kitchen innovation in a vibrant Sydney-based environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a collaborative culture that values diversity, and competitive benefits including generous discounts on products and wellness programs, Breville empowers its team to thrive both personally and professionally while making a global impact.
