Cost Engineer

• Review and validate key cost inputs, including cycle times, labor standards, scrap rates, and material yields.
• Track and analyze cost performance on awarded jobs to refine estimating models and improve future quote accuracy.
• Support make-vs-buy decisions through cost analysis.
• Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities through process improvements, technology upgrades, and supplier optimization.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to assess cost impacts of design changes or process improvements.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI's) to measure and drive cost efficiency.
• Prepare cost reports summarizing performance by part number, customer, or work center.
• Support financial planning and budgeting efforts with accurate cost data, assumptions, and forecasts.
• Recommend design or process changes that lower cost while maintaining or improving quality, delivery, and safety standards.
• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 2-5 years of experience in cost engineering, project controls, or estimating.
• Background in machining required.
• Estimation experience required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Proficiency with cost-management or project-control software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Primavera, Ares Prism).
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• $85,000 to $100,000 annual salary DOE
• Paid time off / Holiday pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with matching funds
• Profit sharing eligibility
• Educational aid program availability

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S.

Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.