Manufacturing Cost Engineer

Akkodis; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is recruiting for a Manufacturing Cost Engineer for a defense manufactuer in the West Point, MS area. This is a direct hire position with a pay range of $85K to $100K depending on education, location and experience.

The Manufacturing Cost Engineer develops manufacturing cost estimates for new business pursuits, engineering changes, and production programs. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost principles is required, including Excel/ERP tools and experience with Infor LN.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing cost estimating or related engineering roles.
• Experience building cost models for labor, materials, tooling and NRE.
• FAR/DFARS knowledge and government proposal familiarity preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, GD&T, weld symbols and specs.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing cost estimates for new pursuits, engineering changes and production programs.
• Analyze estimated vs. actual costs, document assumptions and present to leadership.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support bids and program reviews.
• Maintain cost models and improve estimation processes using Excel/ERP.

Skills

Manufacturing Knowledge

Engineering Drawing Skills

Cost Estimating

Time Studies

Excel/ERP

Government/Defense

Analytical & Communication

Industry Preference

Compliance

Clearance Eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

ERP

Infor LN

Job description

Akkodis is recruiting for a Manufacturing Cost Engineer for a defense manufactuer in the West Point, MS area. This is a direct hire position with a pay range of $85K to $100K depending on education, location and experience. The Manufacturing Cost Engineer develops manufacturing cost estimates for new business pursuits, engineering changes, and production programs.

Manufacturing Knowledge:

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, fabrication, forming, finishing, and mechanical assembly.

Engineering Drawing Skills:

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, material specifications, and statements of work.

Cost Estimating:

Experience estimating direct labor, material, tooling, outside processing, cycle times, setup times, scrap/yield, and NRE costs.

Time Studies:

Experience developing labor standards and cycle times using time studies, MTM, MOST, or similar methods.

Excel/ERP:

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for building detailed cost models; experience with ERP systems, preferably Infor LN.

Government/Defense:

Understanding of FAR/DFARS, government proposal requirements, cost principles, and ideally experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits or reviews.

Analytical & Communication Skills:

Strong ability to analyze estimated vs. actual costs, identify variances, document assumptions, and present estimates to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Industry Preference:

Aerospace, defense, heavy vehicle, automotive, or other complex manufacturing environments are highly desirable.

Compliance:

Ability to work with ITAR/export-controlled and proprietary technical information.

Nice to Have:

AS9100/ISO 9001 experience, First Article Inspection (FAI) knowledge, or AACE, SCEA, ASPE, or ICEAA certification.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience:

2+ years of experience in manufacturing cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, or industrial engineering, preferably in machining, fabrication, welding, or assembly.

**able to obtain a government clearance if needed**

Client provides medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits.

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