Manufacturing Cost Engineer Job West Point area,Mississippi USA,Manufacturing / Production

Akkodis is recruiting for a Manufacturing Cost Engineer for a defense manufactuer in the West Point, MS area. This is a direct hire position with a pay range of $85K to $100K depending on education, location and experience. The Manufacturing Cost Engineer develops manufacturing cost estimates for new business pursuits, engineering changes, and production programs.

Manufacturing Knowledge:

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, fabrication, forming, finishing, and mechanical assembly.

Engineering Drawing

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, material specifications, and statements of work.

Cost Estimating:

Experience estimating direct labor, material, tooling, outside processing, cycle times, setup times, scrap/yield, and NRE costs.

Time Studies:

Experience developing labor standards and cycle times using time studies, MTM, MOST, or similar methods.

Excel/ERP:

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for building detailed cost models; experience with ERP systems, preferably Infor LN.

Government/Defense:

Understanding of FAR/DFARS, government proposal requirements, cost principles, and ideally experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits or reviews.

Analytical & Communication

Skills:

Strong ability to analyze estimated vs. actual costs, identify variances, document assumptions, and present estimates to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Industry Preference:

Aerospace, defense, heavy vehicle, automotive, or other complex manufacturing environments are highly desirable.

Compliance:

Ability to work with ITAR/export-controlled and proprietary technical information.

Nice to Have:

AS9100/ISO 9001 experience, First Article Inspection (FAI) knowledge, or AACE, SCEA, ASPE, or ICEAA certification.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience:

2+ years of experience in manufacturing cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, or industrial engineering, preferably in machining, fabrication, welding, or assembly.

** able to obtain a government clearance if needed**

Client provides medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits.

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