Cost Estimating and Pricing Specialist (Remote)

Date Posted:

2024-10-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA99: Field Office - CA Remote Location, Remote City, CA, 94203 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Cost Estimator who will be responsible for generating recurring and non-recurring part cost estimates in support of new business proposals, should-cost creation in support of supplier negotiations, customer change-order pricing, and value engineering projects. The candidate will also participate in continuous improvement activities and the creation of new estimating tools.

This position is within the Aerostructures Finance Cost Estimating, Pricing, and Strategy Team, which has a strong commitment to continuously improving our culture and creating a team building environment.

This position also provides a growth opportunity through working with cross-functional teams, which broadens both business and technical product knowledge. This position also provides learning opportunities within the broader Finance organization.

This successful candidate will have a strong continuous improvement mindset, collaborate with teammates while also working independently, be given the opportunity to present to leadership, and grow in their career within this role.

Primary Responsibilities

• Development of recurring part cost estimates in support of new business proposals
• Development of supplier part should-costs for internal Supply Chain organization
• Evaluate customer change orders and repairs pricing
• Utilize PLM tools & CAD modeling software for estimation purposes
• Estimate material, labor, & overhead rates for product OE and development cost estimation
• Utilize learning curves in cost estimation
• Evaluate cost impacts of common aerospace manufacturing processes

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of SAP / ERP systems.
• Experience with MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with MS Excel Pivot Tables and lookups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in cost estimation and/or business case development
• Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering background
• Extensive knowledge of SAP / ERP systems
• Experience with Business Warehouse, Team Center & Catia V5
• Knowledge of Excel, specifically macros and Visual Basic
• Knowledge/experience with various aerospace manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of statistical regression analysis
• Ability to create, analyze, and improve cost estimating tools and methods
• Ability to communicate and present cost data information to leadership
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and/or other continuous improvement tools
• Experience in part production cycle times, material utilization and Bill of Materials (BOM) and routings
• Familiarity with reading of engineering drawings and viewing models

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  
•  And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

#reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

 
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

Apply