Manufacturing Cost Engineer - Military veterans preferred

Spartronics


Description:

At Spartronics, we're not just building products, we build products lives depend on! As an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider for the commercial aerospace, defense, medical device, life science, and industrial markets, we work to deliver products of the highest quality and reliability.

Our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). Additional services include engineering support such as manufacturing testing, supply chain management, sustaining engineering, and a suite of aftermarket services to support the full OEM product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,500 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.

At Spartronics, the Corporate Manufacturing Cost Engineer plays a critical role in developing accurate and competitive labor and process cost estimates for complex manufacturing programs in the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors. This position is part of our centralized engineering and quoting team and is instrumental in supporting high-quality bid proposals that align with customer expectations and internal manufacturing capabilities.

What a Day Looks Like:

• Analyze and develop labor and process cost estimates using engineering documentation, historical performance data, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain cost element structures to capture all direct and indirect labor costs in electronics manufacturing.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Program Management teams to establish labor cost-estimating relationships and process standards.
• Interpret technical documentation, including BOMs, assembly drawings, work instructions, and routings, to assess labor effort and production flow.
• Monitor actual performance versus quoted estimates to improve quoting accuracy and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver financial reporting, cost trends, and analysis to support bid strategy and pricing decisions.
• Contribute to the development of cost modeling tools and standardized quoting templates.
• Recommend process improvements to drive efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering preferred; 5+ Years of experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Contract Electronics Manufacturing with a focus on cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, or cost analysis.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes in electronics (SMT, through-hole, electromechanical assembly, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze labor and process costs within a contract manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with CAD information and data, along with experience in CAD tools such as Valor.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in the aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing sector.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and cost reduction strategies.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and how labor routing impacts cost modeling.
• Experience supporting RFP/RFQ processes and collaborating with Program Management or Business Development.

Key Competencies:

• Cost Analysis Expertise: Strong ability to build labor cost models and analyze performance data.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Deep understanding of electronics manufacturing workflows and cost drivers.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work with engineering, operations, and quoting teams across sites.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in quoting and documentation.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect labor costing with broader business objectives.
• Process Improvement Mindset: Seeks opportunities to enhance quoting precision and efficiency.

Career Progression: This role offers a foundation for advancement into roles such as:

• Cost Engineering Manager
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Program Manager

Work Location: This is a full-time, on-site role at our Logan, UT or Brooksville, FL manufacturing locations. Candidates must live within daily commuting distance.

Join Our Journey:

If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win, while we build products lives depend on.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

****We are not accepting agency/staffing firms assistance for this position.***

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