Cost Estimation Engineer - Cable Assemblies

About the role

P6 Planning is a US-based technology and engineering company headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of high-performance cable assemblies, connectors and advanced interconnect solutions. It is looking for a Cost Estimation Engineer to review customer requests, build BOMs and prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations.

Key responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, technical specifications and product requirements.
• Develop and maintain BOMs for cable assemblies, wire harnesses and interconnect products.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, tooling, manufacturing processes and other applicable costs.
• Request, evaluate and compare supplier quotations, coordinating with suppliers on technical and commercial details.
• Prepare quotations for prototypes and low volumes (e.g. 10, 20, 50, 100 units) as well as production volumes.
• Assess cost drivers, identify cost-reduction opportunities and support pricing decisions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing and sales teams for accurate, timely RFQ submissions.
• Maintain organized costing records, quotation files and BOM/costing data.

Required profile

• Prior experience with a cable assembly manufacturer, contract manufacturer or interconnect supplier is strongly preferred; practical cable assembly manufacturing and costing experience is prioritized over general electrical engineering profiles.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred; relevant hands-on experience may replace formal qualifications.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple RFQs and deadlines.
• Clear communication and coordination skills with suppliers and internal teams.

Required skills

• Hands-on familiarity with DAC, AEC, AOC and ACC cable assemblies, including 400G to 1.6T applications.
• Knowledge of QSFP-DD, OSFP, twinax and fiber-optic connectors and interconnect technologies.
• Understanding of Ethernet, industrial cable assemblies and custom wire harnesses.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience in BOM development, labor costing, supplier quotations and manufacturing cost estimation.