Cost Analysis (Estimator) Engineer

Company: 804 Technology
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

804 Technology is currently seeking a Cost Analysis Engineer for a long term contract job opportunity located in Fort Worth TX. 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. The full job description and my contact information are listed below. If you are interested please respond be sending me your resume and your availability. Thank you in advance for your time.

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Brian Smith
C: 314-753-5299
H: 636-928-0330
bsmith@804technology.com
Salary: $ 65.00-85.00/hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Location: Ft. Worth, TX - 76118, United States

Job Summary:
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 Future Vertical Lift team and is based in Ft. Worth, TX.

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 Bell programs

Position Requirements:

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

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Economics or Business

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