Manufacturing Cost Engineer - Defense Estimating & Cost Modeling

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. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost principles is required, including Excel/ERP tools and experience with Infor LN.