Cost Estimator (Remote)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Cost Estimator to generate recurring cost estimates and provide analysis in support of business proposals, design-to-cost efforts, engineering changes, and should-cost estimates. The role coordinates and collaborates with contracts, program management, engineering, supply chain, plant sites, and pricing. It collects and analyzes data, creates compliant estimate packages or analyses, assists in developing estimating tools and processes, and participates in continuous improvement. This is a remote role, primarily performed offsite from home, with possible travel to a site as needed. If the employee lives within a reasonable commute of a Collins site where they interact with colleagues, the manager may discuss some onsite presence. Candidates may also be asked to attend select interview steps in person. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Typically, a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- Knowledge of MS Office, with stronger emphasis on MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and macros.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with bills of materials (BOMs), product structures, and reading engineering drawings.
- U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in cost estimation.
- Knowledge of SAP.
- Understanding of materials, labor and overhead rates, standards, material factors, and/or learning factors.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and/or CORE.
Responsibilities
- Generate recurring cost estimates.
- Provide analysis for business proposals, design-to-cost efforts, engineering changes, and should-cost estimates.
- Coordinate and collaborate with contracts, program management, engineering, supply chain, plant sites, and pricing.
- Collect and analyze data.
- Create compliant estimate packages or analyses.
- Assist with creating new estimating tools and processes.
- Participate actively in continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
- Fertility and family planning benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Autism benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Wellness rewards program.
- Virtual doctor visits.
- Child and elder care services.
- Second opinion medical expert program.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to position level, collective bargaining coverage, and other factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
