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Kirkland, WA
Job Description
Cost Estimator
RemoteBluehawk Consulting is seeking an Aerospace Cost Estimator Consultant to support our internal product development initiatives for aerospace applications.
Project Overview
Responsibilities
- Cost Estimation Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis to develop accurate cost estimates for a wide range of aerospace components including machined parts, castings/forgings, aerospace structures, welding/joining, valves, tubing, avionics, harnesses, and composites.
- Collaboration with Engineering: Work closely with element leads and engineering teams to derive component, subsystem, and product-level costs using a variety of parametric cost modeling techniques.
- Trade Studies and Make or Buy Decisions: Assist in trade studies and make or buy decisions by providing comprehensive cost estimates and analysis. Support design-for-manufacture studies and provide valuable insights for supplier negotiations.
- Development of Cost Estimating Models: Develop and refine cost estimating models and relationships tailored to specific aerospace applications. Utilize estimating tools, such as Apriori, where applicable to provide accurate estimates.
- Subcontractor Proposal Evaluations: Support subcontractor proposal evaluations by reviewing and analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs), ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Cost Volume Analysis: Conduct cost volume analysis to evaluate cost drivers, identify opportunities for cost optimization, and ensure competitiveness in pricing strategies.
- Bill of Materials (BOM) Analysis: Construct and analyze complex bills of materials, manufacturing processes, and associated costs, providing detailed insights to inform decision-making processes.
- Project Management: Manage complex projects related to cost estimation, ensuring timely delivery of accurate estimates and alignment with project objectives.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in aerospace cost estimation, with a minimum of 3 years in a consulting or advisory role.
- Strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and supply chain dynamics.
- Proficiency in parametric cost modeling and cost estimation techniques specific to aerospace applications.
- Experience in trade studies, make, or buy decisions, and design-for-manufacture studies within the aerospace industry.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and refine cost estimating models and relationships tailored to specific aerospace components and subsystems.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.
Education
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Desired Education
- Advanced degree.
Our Diverse and Inclusive Culture
Bluehawk Consulting is a Kirkland, Washington-based management consulting firm helping Fortune 500 clients improve their performance, increase their efficiency, and enhance organizational value while reducing costs.
We are a team who love to accomplish great things together!
We excel at hiring talented people who are driven to create solutions for our client's most challenging projects. Uniting amazing talent with meaningful work experiences is our passion; fostering an environment that embraces individuality and unique gifts embodies our values and fuels our purpose.
We Value:
- Our diverse team, they make us great!
- Consultative, client-focused and interactive approaches
- Innovation, actualizing potential, and a positive outlook towards change and accepting challenges
- Learning, listening, and communicating openly with respect
- Passion, energy, zeal - we have lots of it
- Humor, lightness, and flexibility
We care about creating a supportive environment and positive employee experience. Employees will receive competitive pay, health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (choose between our Base Plan with HSA or Buy-up PPO plan), 401(k) with company match, 12 paid holidays, and up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year. We also offer life insurance and a short-term disability benefit.
Salary Range for this position: $92,000 - $102,000
Bluehawk is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
If this sounds like a place you'd like to learn more about, visit us at www.bluehawkconsulting.com
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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