• Identify and evaluate cost reduction opportunities through technical analysis of products, materials, processes, and manufacturing methods.
• Conduct technical assessments to review material and process requirements, identifying alternatives that improve cost without compromising quality, performance, or compliance.
• Prepare and maintain cost breakdown analyses, including material, machining/process time, labor, tooling, and other relevant cost drivers.
• Support cost-saving and margin improvement initiatives, including business case preparation, impact analysis, and follow-up of implemented actions.
• Analyze non-moving or slow-moving raw material stock and propose technical solutions for its utilization in current or future production, helping to avoid unnecessary new material purchases.
• Support inventory reduction by identifying opportunities to balance and optimize raw material usage across products and projects where technically feasible.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and other stakeholders to validate assumptions, collect missing information, and drive cost improvement actions.
• Evaluate the cost impact of design changes, material substitutions, process changes, and manufacturing alternatives.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear, structured, and data-driven way to support decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in engineering, manufacturing, cost engineering, or technical cost analysis role.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, especially CNC machining; knowledge of additional processes such as assembly, surface treatment, sheet metal, welding, or composites is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to work with CAD data or CAD viewers; experience with CATIA is an advantage.
• Strong ability to understand and explain design, manufacturing, and costing details, while also seeing the broader business impact.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Basic understanding of BI tools and willingness to learn new digital tools quickly.
• Experience with ERP systems is desirable; training can be provided.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented working style, even under time pressure.
• Curious and investigative mindset, with the ability to challenge assumptions and seek clarity before drawing conclusions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience in the aerospace industry is a plus.
• Soft Skills & Personal Attributes
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple topics in parallel.
• Structured, reliable, and punctual approach to work.
• Emotional balance and ability to remain calm and effective under time pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues from different functions and backgrounds.
• Clear, coherent, and confident communication style, both written and verbal.
• High level of integrity, fairness, and professional responsibility.
• Persistent and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to follow topics through to completion.
• Tactful, respectful, and collaborative attitude in day-to-day interactions.
• Curious, serious, and detail-oriented approach, with willingness to understand topics in depth before drawing conclusions.

World-class people offering world-class products!

When it comes to hard alloy extrusions, there is no better source than UAC. After all, this is what we do. It isn’t an afterthought, a side business. We’re known around the globe for our high-strength hard alloy aluminum extrusions with the tightest dimensional tolerances available. Of course, customers also trust us for precision machining, high-quality assembly, and superior surface treatment, as well.

To our customers in aircraft structures and other industries where precision-engineered products are critical, we act as a direct-sales manufacturer with stocking warehouse capabilities, offering the shortest lead-time in the industry. But what really makes us different is our flexibility. We are over 2,000 people at three fully integrated manufacturing locations globally – working together as one – doing whatever it takes to please our customers.

If you are interested to find out more about us, please visit www.universalalloy.com