Design To Cost Engineer (Hybrid)

TownTasks

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, United States of America

Category: Engineering

Salary: 82,000 - 164,000 USD / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Seeking a Design To Cost Engineer with a focus on providing DTC support for product design and development in Mission Systems programs.

Responsibilities

Supports the strategic effort to define affordability goals and means for achieving those goals during proposal and execution phases of typical development programs.
Supports the design of systems utilizing cost reduction techniques relevant to mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing variables.
Provides project teams with a focal point for low-cost solutions by coordinating the involvement of low-cost enabling functions.
Performs or direct others in the performance of cost analysis and support the proactive achievement of cost goals for typical systems and products under development.
Identifies drivers of cost and propose alternative solutions for cost reductions.
Responsible for validating cost requirements/targets against pertinent business plan(s) and programmatic expectations.
Participates in preparation of proposals and presentations to internal and external customers.
Serves as project leader coordinating the efforts of other professionals and technical support personnel.
Knowledge of business & technical consistent processes, including being proficient in 365 tools with an emphasis on Excel (Macro experience preferable).
Knowledge of principles and techniques commonly used in product development.
Perform assignments requiring the use and application of electromechanical engineering principles and techniques.

Qualifications

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 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.
Background in product design, development, and factory transition.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Technical Experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering.
Experience with system-level requirements and how they relate to recurring cost.
Experience with engineering and manufacturing processes.
Experience with key production-based cost drivers.
Experience with design trade-off techniques.
Experience with cost estimating techniques.

Perks & Benefits

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.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages including 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.
Eligible for relocation.
And more!

Why Join Us?

Join us at TownTasks and be part of a team that's redefining aerospace every day. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth, and a chance to make a real impact in the industry.