Principal Should Cost Engineer

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. Lead cost modeling and benchmarking activities spanning complex assemblies and parts .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost modeling and should costing methodologies, utilizing tools like aPriori and programming languages such as VB, SQL, and Python. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and managing cost drivers to support negotiations in aerospace and defense sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost ModelingShould CostingEngineering Drawing InterpretationSAP ExperienceProgramming (VB, SQL, Python)

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Hard Skills

Cost ModelingShould CostingEngineering Drawing InterpretationData AnalyticsCost Driver LogicCost RollupsRegression ModelsHistorical Data AnalysisModel ValidationBenchmarking

Soft Skills

TrainingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

APrioriSAPERP Systems

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefense ProcurementSTEM DegreeU.S. Citizenship

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cost modeling and benchmarking activities spanning complex assemblies and parts
Utilize aPriori, home-grown regression models, and other developing models
Perform should costing and should cost modeling for components and assemblies
Translate engineering drawings and models into costed elements including material, labor, overhead, tooling, and logistics
Develop and maintain cost rollups and cost drivers at appropriate levels of granularity to support negotiations
Create assumptions and cost-driver logic
Use historical data to create forward-looking models when should-costing software is unavailable
Validate and calibrate models at appropriate intervals
Train new software or model users and contribute to upgrading standard work
Conduct should-cost assessments on parts using aPriori
Occasionally travel with Supply Chain managers, with minimal travel expected

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
Experience should costing or designing to cost
Experience with engineering drawing, reading, and interpretation
Experience with SAP or other ERP system
Programming experience (VB, SQL, Python) preferred
Experience in aerospace/defense procurement or engineering preferred
Experience with big data sets or data analytics preferred
U.S. citizenship is required
Ability to access information under the applicable program/contract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Retirement benefits
Work/life benefits
Parental and paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available