LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a direct hire Cost Engineer in Everett, WA.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, the Cost Engineer applies extensive knowledge of estimating processes to develop detailed and parametric cost estimates from Customer RFPs, engineering drawings, engineering work statement configuration memos and high-level statement of work. This position supports marketing proposals, customer change requests and other costing projects such as working with engineering to help find ways to reduce product costs.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive, detailed cost estimates (material cost, manufacturing labor hours, operations non-recurring costs/tooling costs and all related assumptions) for commercial aircraft interiors. This position will require special emphasis on bidding interior monument programs such as closets, lavatories, partitions, stowage’s and other interior products.
- Help generate Customer proposals by interpreting RFPs, generating product features, working with engineering to create product renderings and defining detailed levels of product offerings. This position requires the ability to develop assumptions to help define work scope when RFPs are limited in detailed information.
- Analyze LOPAs to identify areas where monuments are generally placed, identify dimensions and other features related to the various product relationships within the aircraft cabin.
- Researches, analyzes and interprets historical data to support estimates and cost models.
- Works closely with engineering to define and interpret statement of work and associated impacts to the operations department.
- Works closely with manufacturing to understand manufacturing processes, material usages and labor requirements.
- Researches detailed bill of materials to understand major cost drivers and analyze ways to reduce BOM costs.
- Develops and maintains estimating tools, data and cost estimating models.
- Assists cross-functional teams to track performance of cost estimates in order to refine future cost estimating relationships/models.
- Serves as a consultant to upper management by presenting results of cost estimates and making recommendations for marketing proposals.
- Assists engineering and operations by recommending design for cost methodologies and ease of manufacturability.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or University; and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
- Cost estimation experience in a Manufacturing environment.
- Able to read Engineering Drawings and create and analyze Bill of Materials.
- Successful candidate must be eligible to work unrestricted for any US Employer. Sponsorship not available.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.