Cost Analysis Engineer

Job Title: Cost Analysis Engineer


Location: Fort Worth, TX


Onsite/ Remote: Onsite


Visa: Only US Nationals

Job Description:


Job Summary:


The Senior Cost Analysis Engineer will provide basic cost estimating and product cost management support to internal stakeholders including engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will conduct cost analyses and help identify cost reduction opportunities throughout the entire product life cycle from concept through development, production, and field operations. This position supports Bell's Future Vertical Lift team and is based at Bell's Ft. Worth, TX headquarters facility.

Position Responsibilities:


Performing varied simple to moderate analyses of aircraft systems including preparation of parametric, analogous, and detailed bottom-up cost estimates


Supporting design trade studies and cost reduction initiatives throughout the product life cycle


Supporting supplier engagements with "Should Cost" analysis of aircraft systems


Evaluating part manufacturing processes for cost out opportunities


Establishing cost targets and reporting cost performance metrics for integrated product teams


Evaluating costs of equivalent supplier products for best value


Preparing Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) for proposal evaluations


Promoting standardization of cost engineering best practices across Bell programs

*Position Requirements:


2+ years of experience in a wide range of estimating activities is preferred but not required


Prior experience working with U.S. government customers is preferred


Specific knowledge of one or more cost estimating software systems (TruePlanning, aPriori, SEER, etc.) is preferred


Aerospace and Defense experience in new product development, production, and sustainment is preferred


Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) are required


Strong writing and presentation skills required

*Education Requirements:


bachelor's degree in engineering, Accounting, Economics or Business