Cost Engineer 2

Safran Group; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in North America is seeking a Cost Engineer 2 to help estimate recurring costs for parts and programs and to support the RFQ process. You will work with Engineering, Purchasing and Operations to perform cost analyses, make/buy evaluations, and monitor cost performance across the project lifecycle.

This role requires collaboration across global teams in France and the UK. The position emphasizes rigor, communication, and data-driven decision making to optimize cost efficiency in aerospace

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years' experience in manufacturing, cost estimation, or related field.
• Working knowledge of standard costing, business plans, and commercial processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze recurring cost estimates for bids.
• Contribute to and use parametric cost models and analysis tools.
• Support change control boards with cost impact assessments.
• Participate in make/buy analyses under senior guidance.
• Monitor recurring costs throughout the project lifecycle and propose actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing and Program Management for data.
• Review and improve cost data sources for accuracy.
• Contribute to process improvement in cost engineering.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc cost reports, KPIs, dashboards for reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Communication

Lean-Sigma

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Cost Engineer 2

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's \"\"World's Best Companies 2025\"\" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference number

2026-183806

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Program and project management office - PMO- operations

Job title

Cost Engineer 2

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

A glimpse at the job:

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Lead Cost Engineer, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:

Under general supervision, the Cost Engineer 2 supports the Cost Management team by estimating the recurring cost of parts, assemblies, and programs. This role is essential in assisting the Sales team during the RFQ process and ensuring cost targets are met. The Cost Engineer 2 works with cross-functional teams to support Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations with cost analysis, make/buy contributions, and cost monitoring.

To achieve this, the Cost Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams: contributing to discussions regarding cost-effective design concepts, assisting Purchasing in supplier negotiations and should cost analysis, supporting Operations in optimizing the make/buy process and labor efficiency, and working with Program Management to monitor recurring costs and overall profitability.

1. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

Main Function Responsibilities:

A) Analyze recurring cost estimates for bids

B) Contribute to and utilize existing parametric cost models and analysis tools.

C) Support change control boards with cost impact assessments for design and process changes.

D) Participate in make/buy analyses under the direction of senior team members.

E) Assist in monitoring recurring costs throughout the project lifecycle and propose corrective actions as assigned.

F) Collaborate with other departments (Engineering, Purchasing, Program Management) to collect necessary technical and operational information for cost estimates.

G) Regularly review, maintain, and improve cost-related data sources to ensure accuracy and completeness for project and program needs.

H) Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the cost engineering function.

I) Support the cost management team by preparing recurring and ad-hoc cost reports, KPIs, and dashboards for project review meetings.

J) Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

1. Qualification Requirements-

A. Education & Qualification

A bachelor's degree in Business administration, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related degree is required. Or 6 years of related training and experience is required.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge (Acquired through previous jobs, assignments, responsibilities, etc. including language capabilities.) i.e.:

3+ years' experience in manufacturing, cost estimation, industrial engineering, or related field.

Working knowledge of standard costing principles, business plans, and commercial processes.

Familiarity with manufacturing processes and their cost drivers.

Experience within a manufacturing industry (e.g., automotive, aerospace) is preferred.

C. Professional Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Proficient with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Ability to read and understand technical and commercial documentation.

D. Behavioral Skills

Initiative, adaptability, reliability, teamwork.

Customer focus.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Must be able to interact and work closely with other Business Units (France and UK)

Ability to interact with all functions of development and manufacturing process.

Must be comfortable with multiple tasks

E. Desirable Aspects

Familiarity with Lean-Sigma concepts

Familiarity with Power BI

Annual salary

Based on market data.

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select \"Yes\" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes