Job Information - Cost Analysis Engineer

Job Duties

The Senior Cost Analysis Engineer will provide basic cost estimating and product cost management support to internal stakeholders including engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will conduct cost analyses and help identify cost reduction opportunities throughout the entire product life cycle from concept through development, production, and field operations. This position supports our client's Future Vertical Lift team and is based in their Ft. Worth, TX headquarters facility.

• Performing varied simple to moderate analyses of aircraft systems including preparation of parametric, analogous, and detailed bottom-up cost estimates
• Supporting design trade studies and cost reduction initiatives throughout the product life cycle
• Supporting supplier engagements with “Should Cost” analysis of aircraft systems
• Evaluating part manufacturing processes for cost out opportunities
• Establishing cost targets and reporting cost performance metrics for integrated product teams
• Evaluating costs of equivalent supplier products for best value
• Preparing Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) for proposal evaluations
• Promoting standardization of cost engineering best practices across our clients' programs

Job Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a wide range of estimating activities is preferred but not required
• Prior experience working with U.S. government customers is preferred
• Specific knowledge of one or more cost estimating software systems (TruePlanning, aPriori, SEER, etc.) is preferred
• Aerospace and Defense experience in new product development, production, and sustainment is preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) are required
• Strong writing and presentation skills required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Accounting, Economics or Business

Facility Description

Benefits

As an employee of Strom Aviation, you will receive benefits including holiday pay, longevity pay, access to a 401K program and insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability).  We offer travel pay, bonuses, and other incentives for some positions as well.  A referral is the best compliment we can get, and Strom Aviation offers 2 different referral programs for our employees.                 

Our recruiters strive to connect qualified individuals with opportunities. With hundreds of jobs across the nation, Strom offers opportunities no matter where you are. 

Pay

**Please check with recruiter to see if you qualify for per diem, travel pay, or numerous bonuses. These items vary by job.

Contact: Strom Jobs
 jobs@stromaviation.com
 1-800-743-8988

Strom Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military and veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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