Manufacturing Cost Engineer

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 annually to $100K annually 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**

If interested forward resume to tina.johnsonkelley@akkodisgroup.com or click apply now

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

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Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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