What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator I (COSTE005251) position at RBC - Sargent Aerospace & Defense?
With continual growth comes opportunity and Sargent has an immediate opening for a Cost Estimator I.
Position Summary
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.
In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.
Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines and land based vehicles.
At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.
Sargent’s continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.
Company Benefits Include
Position Summary
- Develops cost estimates and pricing packages in accordance with Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
- Work in a cross-functional team to confirm costing and pricing assumptions for cost estimates.
- Create standard Bills of Materials (BOMs) and pricing packages according to company procedures for defense and commercial proposals.
- Analyze labor hours and material costs to generate accurate cost targets.
- Assist with the evaluation of vendor and subcontractor bids.
- Support and defend customer audits, fact-finding, and negotiations.
- Development of cost estimates for government and commercial quotations/proposals
- Excel based labor and material cost analysis to support customer quote requests.
- Review the reasonableness and accuracy of product cost inputs for material, labor, and Other Direct Costs (ODC).
- Compare and analyze historical labor costs to standard routers.
- Analyze material costs based on purchase history and supplier quotes.
- Coordinate and discuss requirements for proposals and costing assumptions with a cross-functional team.
- Support DCAA and customer audits
- High School Diploma or GED AND 2 years of experience in a directly related field OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting – no direct experience required
- Strong financial analysis skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Computer skills – MS Excel and ERP’s (Syteline preferred)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred
- Prefer 2 years of experience and demonstrated performance in one or more of the following:
- Experience estimating in a manufacturing and engineering environment
- Experience in cost estimating and/or cost analysis
- Experience generating and/or analyzing bills of material
- Government contracts and pricing
- FAR and CAS regulations
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with purchasing processes
- Previous manufacturing/production experience
- Prior accounting/finance related experience
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.
In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.
Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines and land based vehicles.
At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.
Sargent’s continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.
Company Benefits Include
- Competitive Compensation
- Bonus platforms
- Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
- 401k Savings & Investment Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
- HSA/FSA
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Gym & Rideshare Incentives
- Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
- Flexible Schedules
- 3 & 4-day work week
- ½ day Fridays
- Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities: is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
- Respects and Values People - We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes and supports the accomplishments, talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities: is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
- Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships, and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities: is responsive with strong customer service skills, product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
- Teamwork - We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities: is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
- Results Focus - We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities: is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
- Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities: is innovative and has a problem solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.
