[Remote] Furniture Cost Estimation Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Naya is building an AI-powered platform that enhances product development workflows. They are seeking a Furniture Cost Estimation Consultant to validate and strengthen their AI-driven estimation engine by reviewing cost estimations and refining methodologies.ResponsibilitiesValidateReview and stress-test AI-generated cost estimations across materials, processes, tooling, labour, and overheadRefineUpgrade our estimation methodology with structured frameworks and industry best practicesDocumentHelp build skill-based documentation that defines what strong cost estimation should include - decision rules, logic breakdowns, benchmarks, and assumptionsStrengthen trustContribute to case studies, structured reviews, and credibility-building insights that increase confidence in AI-assisted costingYou will work closely with product and leadership to ensure our estimation engine reflects real-world manufacturing logic, not just theoretical modelsSkills3 to 5+ years of relevant experience in either manufacturing cost estimation or product costing, specifically within the Furniture sectorDeep expertise in BOM-based costing and production economicsStrong understanding of materials, fabrication processes, tooling, supply chain dynamics, and value engineeringExperience building structured costing templates or standardised estimation methodologiesAbility to clearly articulate and document estimation reasoningComfort reviewing CAD-driven or 3D-model-based inputsCompany OverviewNaya’s platform brings the entire physical product design journey into one digital studio, from prompt to product. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Allston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://naya.studio/.