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Cost Engineer - job post

Moose
4.5 out of 5 stars
Melbourne VIC•Hybrid work
Permanent, Full-time

Location

Melbourne VIC•Hybrid work

Benefits

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  • Insurance services
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid volunteer leave
  • Onsite gym

Full job description

Description

ABOUT US
At Moose Toys we exist to make kids superhappy. Recognised as one of the most innovative companies in the industry, we work seriously hard but fun remains at the heart of everything we do. Playful with a Purpose, we live by our values which is why our team members consistently vote us a Great Place To Work. We’ve won awards for our Diversity and Inclusion, and we host inspiring Health & Wellbeing thought leader events live in our magical Moose Melbourne office. We invest heavily in all our learning and development and have a passionate and genuine commitment to our Net Zero sustainability targets.
Please visit our website and LinkedIn Life Page for more information on our amazing people and brands.
View our awesome video on our LinkedIn Life Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/moose-toys/life/6c69e3e6-a410-4d96-82e8-829e6caf38d6/?viewAsMember=true
OUR CULTURE & THE MOOSE MAGIC
At Moose we are Playful with a Purpose. We work hard at Moose but Fun is at the heart of everything we do. Along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonuses, some of our other benefits include:
    We're a certified Great Place to Work
    Flexible hybrid working, Monday & Wednesday WFH and flexi time policy
    Daily breakfast bar, fresh fruit and our own veggie garden
    Regular social events and celebrations
    Onsite fully serviced gym, circuit training & 1:1 PT
    Yoga classes, Massages, Skin Checks and Flu Vax throughout the year
    Bring Your Pet to Work program.
    2 x Wellbeing Days per year
    School Holiday programs to support our working parents.
    Amazing guest speakers and thought leaders that present live in our amazing offices.
    Moose Happy Kids Foundation paid volunteer drives.
    On-site EV charging stations
    Discounted private health insurance
    Free Employee Assistance Program
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Cost Engineer delivers timely and accurate product cost estimates to support toy design, development, and manufacturing. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role provides cost transparency through should-cost analysis, ensuring alignment with design, feasibility, and cost targets, while also contributing to the improvement of costing tools and processes.
Responsibilities
    Prepare and validate product cost estimates to ensure accuracy and transparency
    Develop detailed cost models and scenario comparisons to inform design decisions and support CAPEX investments
    Collaborate with Design, Marketing, and Engineering teams to align requirements with cost assumptions
    Partner with Asia-based teams to analyse manufacturing processes, validate cost drivers, assess supplier inputs, and support cost negotiations
    Build, maintain, and enhance “should-cost” models, costing tools, and component cost libraries
    Provide clear cost visibility, identifying risks and opportunities throughout the product development lifecycle
    Contribute to design reviews, offering input on cost-efficient design and manufacturing options
    Support continuous improvement of costing methodologies, data quality, and processes
ABOUT YOU
    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
    5+ years’ experience in industrial, manufacturing, or product engineering within a product development environment
    Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and techniques, ideally within toys or FMCG
    Proven experience in product costing, including BOM analysis, should-cost modelling, and cost driver analysis
    Hands-on experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and methodologies
    Proficiency in CAD and data analysis tools (experience with AI-enabled tools is advantageous)
    Experience working with overseas suppliers, particularly in Asia
    Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to lead initiatives and deliver results independently
ALL WELCOME
Just like our wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability or any other legally protected status. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment@Moosetoys.com, quoting the job title.
We move quickly at Moose, so please APPLY TODAY!
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Primary Location: AU-VIC-Melbourne
Job: Operations, Warehousing & Logistics
Employee Status: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Unposting Date: 06/Jul/2026, 8:59:00 AM
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