About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Cost Management Engineer will deliver cost estimates for new and existing parts by gathering and analyzing market data to include raw materials, purchased components, and manufacturing processes required to complete costing. The role will work side-by-side with engineers, sourcing and suppliers. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Provide estimating support for proposal development, current production cost reductions, and new product development design to cost initiatives.

• Identify and build cost model drivers to assist in design and purchasing activities.

• Analyze supplier quotations and identify cost drivers (materials, labor, overheads, tooling, logistics, profit margins).

• Participate in cost negotiation process to influence cost reduction and cost avoidance.

• Consult with and advise product development engineers on economic alternatives for their design and suggest trade-offs.

• Interface directly with supplier engineers to develop mutually agreed upon should cost models to understand cost drivers for use in pricing negotiations ongoing cost reduction activities.

• Present ideas and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.

• Participate on councils to share project results, present ideas, and solicit feedback to help support individual or team project assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with five (5) or more years of experience within, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with Computer Aided Cost Estimation (CACE) tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude

• Supply chain experience within the manufacturing industry.

• Basic understanding of Cost Accounting

• Knowledge of manufacturing sequence of events and Bill of Materials

• Ability to read Engineering drawings and interpret GD&T

• Ability to effectively communicate.

• Experience with True Value Hub cost analysis software.

• Strong time-management and prioritization skills, able to multi-task and prioritize competing requirements and meet deadlines.

• Experience and proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.