Engineering Technician – Costing

Engineering Technician Costing

Ubicación: Kohler Reynosa Tamps. / Onsite

BASIC FUNCTION

The Engineering Technician - Process Engineering is responsible for the development maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing master data product costing and production process information within SAP and related business systems. This role supports manufacturing operations by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Bills of Materials (BOMs) routings labor standards machine rates and cost structures that drive production execution inventory valuation financial reporting and operational decision-making.
Reporting directly to the Process Engineering Manager this position serves as a critical liaison between Manufacturing Process Engineering Supply Chain and Corporate Accounting functions. The role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to manage complex manufacturing data while supporting process improvements and engineering changes.
Due to frequent interaction with both local manufacturing personnel and corporate accounting teams the successful candidate must be bilingual with Spanish as their primary language and advanced professional proficiency in English.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing Master Data Management
Develop maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for products assemblies and subassemblies.
Create and maintain manufacturing routings work centers labor standards and machine rates within SAP.
Ensure product structures accurately reflect current manufacturing processes and engineering specifications.
Maintain SAP master data related to materials BOMs routings production versions and related manufacturing information.
Conduct regular audits and validation activities to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Support implementation of engineering changes and process modifications through timely system updates.

Product Costing Support
Develop and maintain product costing data used for standard cost calculations and financial reporting.
Analyze and validate material labor overhead and process cost information.
Create and maintain standard costs and costing structures within SAP.
Support annual standard cost updates cost rollups and cost validation activities.
Work closely with Corporate Accounting and Finance to resolve costing discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.
Evaluate and document the cost impact of engineering changes process improvements and manufacturing initiatives.

Routing Rates and Process Structure Maintenance
Maintain manufacturing routings labor standards machine rates and work center information.
Analyze process changes and determine their impact on product costing and manufacturing efficiency.
Update routings and manufacturing standards to reflect current production methods and operating conditions.
Support implementation of process improvements and cost reduction initiatives.
Ensure labor and machine rates accurately support operational and financial reporting requirements.

Process Engineering Support
Assist Process Engineers in maintaining accurate manufacturing documentation and process information.
Support new product introductions by developing BOMs routings labor standards and costing structures.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Assist with manufacturing data analysis and reporting.
Support engineering change management activities and implementation of approved process modifications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality Engineering and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Support Corporate Accounting with manufacturing cost analysis and SAP data maintenance.
Provide reports analyses and documentation to support operational and financial decision-making.
Participate in cross-functional projects related to process improvements productivity and cost optimization.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Internal Contacts
Process Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Production Planning
Supply Chain
Quality Assurance
Product Engineering
Finance
Corporate Accounting
Plant Leadership

External Contacts
SAP support teams
Corporate Shared Services
Suppliers and service providers as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education
Associate Degree in Engineering Technology Manufacturing Technology Industrial Technology Business Systems or a related technical field.
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Experience
Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting Process Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Production Planning Product Costing or ERP master data management.
Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system required.

Language Requirements
Spanish must be the candidates primary language (native or equivalent professional proficiency).
Advanced professional proficiency in English both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate effectively with Corporate Accounting Finance Engineering and Operations personnel in English.
Ability to prepare reports analyses presentations and business correspondence in both Spanish and English.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of:
o Bills of Materials (BOMs)
o Manufacturing Routings
o Product Costing
o Labor Standards
o Machine Rates
o Engineering Change Management
o Manufacturing Master Data

Proficiency in SAP ERP systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:

o Data analysis
o Pivot tables
o VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
o Reporting and data validation

Ability to interpret:
o Engineering drawings
o Manufacturing specifications
o Process documentation
o Technical reports

Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

Key Competencies

Analytical Thinking
Data Integrity and Accuracy
Process Improvement Mindset
Cost Awareness
Customer Focus
Team Collaboration
Effective Communication
Initiative and Accountability
Continuous Learning
Results Orientation

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

Performance in this role will be measured through:

Accuracy of Bills of Materials and Routings.
Timely implementation of engineering and process changes.
Accuracy and completeness of SAP master data.
Accuracy of product costing and manufacturing cost structures.
Reduction in manufacturing data discrepancies.
Successful support of new product introductions.
Positive support of process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
Effective communication and collaboration with Corporate Accounting and cross-functional teams.

Why Choose Kohler
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About Us
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