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Senior Cost Analyst - Value Engineering

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In-Office or Remote
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109K-181K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
2 Locations
109K-181K Annually
Senior level
The Senior Cost Analyst is responsible for modeling product costs, supporting negotiations with cost data, and leading cost reduction projects across engineering and manufacturing teams.
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Job Description Summary•Reporting to the Cost Programme Manager BWRX-300, the Senior Cost Analyst - Value Engineering is responsible for modeling the cost of components, systems and products.
•The role will support commercial negotiations that are grounded with cost data insight as well as support of engineering and manufacturing by illustrating what drives costs seeking to find the best value solutions.
•Further, they will be responsible for leading projects that reduce the total cost of the product by working with and across the engineering, manufacturing and sourcing teams.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities  

  • Experts in cost estimating methods: Focus areas Materials, Casting, Forging, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Logistics, Construction.
  • Selection and use of fit for purpose should cost tools to provide relevant and timely estimates to support design decisions or procurement negotiations.
  • Build external awareness of commercial tools and emergent capability to continually improve the way we operate and the tools we use.
  • Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, site installation, and finance to develop Should Cost Models.
  • Train and coach engineering and procurement team to proactively use cost modelling techniques to provide real time insights
  • Maintain a dossier of competitor intelligence and cost target models to challenge and bring forward cost opportunities
  • Visit suppliers and challenge with lean and best practices to optimize manufacturing processes, CoS, Supply Chain design for lowest TCA.
  • Lead and develop a culture supportive of the GE Vernova Way, ensuring effective communication across the organization, engaging with team members to ensure understanding and alignment with operational goals.

Required Qualifications           

  • Bachelor's engineering degree from a regionally accredited college, university
  • 5 years of relevant professional work experience in material planning, sourcing, manufacturing, or engineering in energy, oil and gas, aviation, shipbuilding, industrial, automotive, or other high value add heavy industries.

Eligibility Requirements

  • This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Desired Characteristics

  • Manufacturing experience across high value-add heavy industries.
  • Knowledge of the disciplines of supply chain management, including production operations, inventory controls, costing systems, financial reporting measures.
  • Automotive should costing experience desirable.
  • Proven detailed cost analytics experience
  • Cost out and/or Finance experience
  • Prior experience in change management & process definition
  • Experience in multiple functions such as engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, projects, logistics, construction etc.
  • Ability to support multiple internal customers and partners with competing priorities in a matrixed environment.
  • Experience of operating in a matrix environment with strong relationship-building skills, combined with a clear understanding of global process and transactional flows.
  • Ability to influence up and down the organization and across the functions by provided fact-based analysis to help inform decision making.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

The base pay range for this position is $108.8K - 181.3K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on December 15, 2025.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: December 15, 2025

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,800.00 and $181,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 05, 2025.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Top Skills

Cost Estimating Methods
Should Cost Tools

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