Cost Engineer

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Moog Inc is seeking a Cost Engineer for a hybrid position based in Buffalo, NY. This role involves building pricing models and developing cost proposals to meet RFP requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience in cost engineering.

Additionally, strong analytical and communication skills are essential for the position, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in cost engineering or related field.
• Ability to access U.S. export‑controlled information.
• Practical knowledge of sales and/or costing principles.

Responsibilities

• Build pricing models based on RFP and Moog requirements.
• Develop, analyze, prepare, and support cost proposals.
• Lead reviews of all estimates prior to delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Costing principles

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

Job Title

Cost Engineer

Reporting To

Director of Cost & Pricing

Work Schedule

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

About the Role

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in an environment where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key leader of the proposal team(s) and build pricing models based on RFP and Moog requirements.
• Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare, and support cost proposals.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance with customer specifications and company policy.
• Ensure Moog Estimating System compliance and provide interpretation of RFP requirements.
• Interact with personnel and management at all levels; interface and coordinate with other business management personnel on a daily basis.
• Lead reviews of all estimates prior to delivery with review by senior management.
• Prepare and present cost estimates to management, customer representatives, and government audit agencies.
• Ensure adherence to FAR, Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), Moog policies and procedures regarding cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.
• Support audit requests, fact-finding, negotiation discussions, and the program budget baseline process.
• Support the front‑end business acquisition process by developing cost and pricing models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in cost engineering or a related field.
• Ability to access U.S. export‑controlled information.
• Practical knowledge of sales and/or costing principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% to customers and Moog sites to support training and negotiations.
• Desired: Pricing, sales or contract related experience.
• Desired: Data Analysis / Analytics knowledge.
• Desired: Understanding of FAR, DFARS, TINA and CAS.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, Employee Assistance Plan, and other supplemental benefits.
• Professional Development: tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development and personal growth programs.
• Culture: warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by 12 core values and inclusive Employee Resource Groups.

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 annually (Buffalo, NY). This range represents one component of Moog’s total compensation package. Actual salaries may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

EEO Statement

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We affirm the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.