Cost Engineer

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Cost Engineer to join our team. Reporting to a Cost & Pricing Manager, you work an onsite or hybrid schedule daily in East Aurora, NY (Buffalo area). Alternatively, this position could work out of our Gilbert, AZ; Arvada, CO; or Salt Lake City, UT locations.

As a Cost Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, analyzing, evaluating, coordinating, preparing, and supporting cost proposals to both government and commercial customers. Your role will be crucial in ensuring compliance with customer specifications, Moog's policies and procedures, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

As a Cost Engineer, you will:

• Act as a key leader of the proposal team(s) and build pricing models based on RFP and Moog requirements.
• Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare, and support cost proposals.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance with customer specifications and company policy.
• Ensure Moog Estimating System compliance and provide interpretation of RFP requirements.
• Interact with personnel and management at all levels; interface and coordinate with other business management personnel on a daily basis.
• Lead reviews of all estimates prior to delivery with review by senior management.
• Prepare and present cost estimates to management, customer representatives, and government audit agencies.
• Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Moog policies and procedures regarding cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.
• Support audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process.
• Support the front-end business acquisition process by developing cost and pricing models.

Here's what you will need to bring with you:

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Practical knowledge of sales and/or costing principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information

It'd be great if you also had:

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in cost engineering or a related field.
• Pricing, sales or contract related experience
• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Ability to travel to customers and Moog sites to support training and negotiations.
• A background in manufacturing engineering, engineering or assembly and test is desirable.

Here's what's in it for you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one
• Flexible planned vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) match, profit share, and employee stock purchase options
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Inclusive company culture
• Onsite wellness center, pharmacy, and vision center
• Nature trails on campus

Moog is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 27 countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

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Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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