Cost Engineer Aircraft

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Cost Engineer, Aircraft ','308542','!*!There are amazing things happening at Bell, which means we’re looking to add to our world-class engineering.  We’re building the future as we support the Army with the modernization of their fleet in the Future Vertical Lift program.  To do this we need hands-on, creative engineers with experience in the aerospace industry to create the future of Army Aviation: Bell’s V-280 Valor. We’re a winning team, solving complex problems, with purpose-driven work changing the way the world flies.   Click here to see more about Bell’s FVL programs.  

 

Bell, a leader in Aerospace and US Defense industry located in Fort Worth, TX has multiple openings for Cost Engineers and Sr Cost Engineers to join our Future Vertical Lift (FVL) team supporting Aircraft Life Cycle Affordability and Sustainability.   These roles are onsite at headquarters. 

In this role, you will provide basic life cycle cost analyses in support of a comprehensive total ownership cost management strategy. 

You will conduct “should cost” analyses, identify cost reduction opportunities, and provide actionable guidance to internal stakeholders throughout the development, production, operating, and sustainment program phases. 

You will be using state of the art software tools that include manufacturing process simulation, Predictive Analytics tools, Digital Thread tools, and digital manufacturing insights platforms to improve costs and risks of manufacturing aircraft.

Position Responsibilities:



Create and maintain advanced cost estimating models in Unison TruePlanning


Perform bottom-up “should cost” analysis of Catia designs in aPriori


Work closely with Integrated Product Teams to provide design trade-study scoring with producibility and production cost impact analysis


Work closely with Integrated Product Support and Reliability & Maintainability engineering to predict top operating cost drivers and provide actionable cost reduction guidance on maintenance/design decisions


Work closely with Supply Chain Management to evaluate supplier quotes and negotiate favorable pricing


Work closely with Pricing & Estimating to ensure alignment on U.S. Government requests for information, proposals, and engagements


Maintain affordability targets, metrics, and messaging to inform both internal and external stakeholders


Lead cost reduction initiatives


','!*!Education Requirements:


Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
Master’s degree &/or International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) certification preferred


 Position Requirements:

 



At least 2 years of aerospace and defense industry engineering experience and strong financial knowledge (financial analysis) OR Value Engineering (cost) experience.  Can also consider candidates with strong cost analytics (financial analysis) experience in aerospace and defense industry or similar industry.  


Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with technical organizations, in a multidisciplinary environment.


Effective communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation forms



Preferred Skills and Experience:   



Work experience in at least one of the following cost-estimating software applications (TruePlanning, aPriori, SEER, etc.) or similar


Prior experience in working as a Cost Analyst, Cost Calculator, or Cost Controller


Experience in participating in project life-cycle planning, risk analysis, risk management, and reporting


Ability to create complex cost models



 

You have the unique opportunity to join a different kind of team; one that is focused on pushing boundaries, one that advocates for our customers by presenting them with the very best and by cultivating a culture of inclusivity and excitement for what’s ahead.

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