Estimating & Pricing Specialist III

Safran

Denton (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement (401K) plans with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Over 300 career paths across global sites

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Denton, Texas is seeking an Estimating & Pricing Specialist. You will prepare cost estimates, develop proposal pricing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience in estimating and pricing within the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and 5‑8 years of experience in estimating and pricing.
Team-oriented leader with ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
Understanding of cost accounting principles, and financial data as applied to estimating.
Ability to analyze multi-level BOMs, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated skill with parametric estimating.
Experience with Government Contracting and audits.

Responsibilities

Prepare cost estimates in support of customer RFQs/RFPs.
Develop proposal pricing using historical data and estimating tools.
Maintain proposal databases and ensure accuracy of estimate records.
Document estimating assumptions for auditability.
Support government audits and negotiations.

Skills

Team-oriented leadership

Cost accounting principles

BOM analysis

Estimating processes knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Data presentation

Parametric estimating skills

Government Contracting experience

FAR and TINA experience

Government audits experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP BO

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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 an Estimating & Pricing Specialist, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

Responsibilities

Prepare cost estimates in support of customer RFQs/RFPs, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFAR, CAS, and other regulatory standards.
Apply labor, material, and overhead inputs into pricing models to develop proposal pricing.
Use historical data, regression analysis, and other estimating tools/methods to create parametric estimates, “should-cost” analyses, and detailed estimates.
Extract data from engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documents to support cost development.
Establish and maintain cost and budget structures in ERP/MRP systems to track program cost and pricing.
Develop and maintain estimating tools, data, and cost estimating relationships (CERs).
Maintain proposal databases with status updates and ensure accuracy of estimate records.
Validate unit pricing on incoming purchase orders and apply approved pricing to proposals and invoicing.
Develop and maintain a unit pricing database to support revenue collection.
Prepare and present complex proposal data, including assumptions, to senior management and customer stakeholders.
Provide cost and pricing data to cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, finance, program management, and sales).
Generate and distribute monthly estimating metrics and reporting packages.
Support government and customer fact‑finding audits, and negotiations in collaboration with Finance and Program teams.
Document estimating assumptions, basis of estimate (BOE), and supporting rationale for auditability.
Utilize software tools (Excel, SAP BO, etc.) to prepare, analyze, and validate cost estimates.
Participate in cross‑functional reviews of proposals to ensure consistency and accuracy of cost data.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and 5‑8 years of experience in estimating and pricing.
Team‑oriented leader with ability to collaborate effectively across functions (engineering, supply chain, finance, program management, and sales). – Advanced
Understanding of cost accounting principles, and financial data as applied to estimating. – Advanced
Ability to analyze multi‑level BOMs, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. – Advanced
Knowledge of estimating processes. – Advanced
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. – Advanced
Prepare & present complex data to senior management. – Advanced
Demonstrated skill with parametric estimating. – Advanced
Experience with Government Contracting. – Advanced
Experience with FAR and TINA. – Advanced
Experience with Government audits. – Advanced
Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). – Advanced

Attributes

Committed to Safety
Trustworthy
Driven to Excellence
Powered by Teamwork

What we offer

Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
Professional development opportunities
Over 300 career paths across global sites

Work Culture

At Safran, we foster a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We support sustainable career journeys and encourage employees to explore multiple paths for growth. Collaboration is essential to our success, and we are committed to helping every team member thrive. We engage with our communities through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and career events, inspiring future talent to join our mission.

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Where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

Highlights from our facility

As the North American headquarters for Safran Electrical & Power, the Denton, Texas facility brings together a diverse team committed to crafting excellence. Here, we innovate smarter electrical solutions for a better flight—together. Recognized with honors such as the Northrop Grumman Supplier Performance Excellence Award, Sikorsky Elite Supplier, and Boeing Supplier of the Year, we are proud to lead in quality and innovation. Located in the heart of North Texas, Denton offers a vibrant arts and music scene and is home to two major universities!

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Eligibility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Safran Electrical & Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email dentonhrteam@safrangroup.com or call 940‑272‑5700. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Electrical & Power must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to U.S. national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be U.S. Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.