Cost Engineer

Moog Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Matching 401k

Flexible paid time off

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Tuition Assistance

Mentorship and coaching opportunities

Job summary

Moog Inc. seeks a Cost Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves developing cost proposals, pricing models, and leading reviews of estimates. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, plus skills in analysis and Microsoft Excel. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 annually. Moog values a culture of trust and provides significant professional development opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key leader of the proposal team(s) and build pricing models.
• Develop, analyze, and prepare cost proposals.
• Review RFPs for compliance with customer specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Moog Estimating System.
• Interact with all levels of personnel and management.
• Lead reviews of all estimates prior to delivery.
• Prepare and present cost estimates to management and customers.
• Support audit requests and negotiation discussions.
• Develop cost and pricing models for acquisition process.

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture 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.

Job Title

Cost Engineer

Reporting To

Director of Cost & Pricing

Work Schedule

Hybrid – East Aurora, NY or Salt Lake City, UT

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 Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Moog policies and procedures regarding cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.
• Support audit requests, fact-finding, and 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.

It’d Be Great If You Also Had

• Pricing, sales or contract related experience.
• Data Analysis and/or Data Analytics Knowledge.
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

How We Care For You

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $75,000.00–$95,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms 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. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.