Cost Analysis Engineer

Location: Fort Worth TX Job Title: Cost Analysis Engineer Duration: Contract Position

Job Description:
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 Client s Future Vertical Lift team and is based at Client s Ft. Worth, TX headquarters facility.

Position Responsibilities:
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 Client programs

Position Requirements:
2+ years of experience in a wide range of estimating activities is preferred but not required
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

Education Requirements:
bachelor s degree in engineering, Accounting, Economics or Business