Senior Cost Engineer

Cost Estimator | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing | RFQs, Pricing & Margin AnalysisThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Jamie BeeneAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 per yearA bit about us:Founded nearly a century ago and based in South Windsor, Connecticut, we design and manufacture highly engineered products for demanding aerospace and defense applications, with a strong reputation for precision, reliability, and technical excellence. We work cross-functionally across finance, engineering, sales, and production to deliver accurate pricing, protect margins, and support long-term growth in a regulated manufacturing environment.Why join us?Competitive Compensation: Market-aligned base salary (DOE)Stable Aerospace & Defense Business: Long-term programs and repeat customersCross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with finance, engineering, sales, and operationsImpactful Role: Direct influence on pricing strategy, margins, and new business winsStructured Schedule: Monday–Thursday 7:30am–5:00pm; every other Friday 7:30am–4:00pmOnsite Collaboration: High visibility within a tight-knit manufacturing teamJob DetailsKey Responsibilities and DutiesDevelop accurate cost estimates for RFQs, proposals, price lists, strategic opportunities, and business casesCreate and execute estimating plans, identifying methodologies, required data, and associated risksPerform detailed cost analyses across material, labor, overhead, and indirect costsBuild and maintain standardized product costing templatesAnalyze material costs including inventory availability, escalation, CPI/PPI, exchange rates, and freightUnderstand and model direct labor and overhead rates by department and locationSupport pricing strategies to maximize gross margin and profitabilityReview monthly cost variances and recommend pricing or standard cost updatesInvestigate job order variances and update item masters as neededReview blueprints and specifications to determine material and process requirementsSupport BOM setup and cost control within the MRP/ERP systemSolicit and review subcontractor and vendor quotes, including government solicitationsCollaborate cross-functionally to meet departmental and company goalsMaintain compliance with safety requirements when accessing the shop floorQualifications – NeededBachelor’s degree preferredMinimum 5+ years of cost estimating or pricing experienceMinimum 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably a job shopExperience with government or defense-related contracts and solicitationsStrong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling risksAbility to read and interpret blueprints and job specificationsProficiency in math, cost analysis, and financial modelingExperience with ERP systems (Visual, Epicor, SAP); strong Excel skills requiredExceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesConfident communicator with the ability to push back when jobs are not cost-effectiveU.S. Person status required under export control regulationsInterested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy