Cost Estimator - Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree from an accredited institution.
• One year general engineering or accounting experience.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• BS degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 3 years of general engineering or accounting experience.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, analytical skills
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to analyze time studies to set labor standards, mechanical ability that would allow the search for new and better equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to the manufacturing areas.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Coordinate between the Sales, Accounting and Engineering disciplines to ensure all new and existing process costs and reporting functions integrate successfully.
• Ability to perform and present with confidence and facts to all levels of the corporation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree from an accredited institution.
• One year general engineering or accounting experience.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• BS degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 3 years of general engineering or accounting experience.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, analytical skills
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to analyze time studies to set labor standards, mechanical ability that would allow the search for new and better equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to the manufacturing areas.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Coordinate between the Sales, Accounting and Engineering disciplines to ensure all new and existing process costs and reporting functions integrate successfully.
• Ability to perform and present with confidence and facts to all levels of the corporation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Cost Estimator to join our Casting Facility located in Dover, New Jersey.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership; Shift premium.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for developing labor and material standards to generate cost models for new and existing part cost estimates and analysis. Provide accounting support for shop floor data collection to ensure accurate reporting of labor and material consumption for budgeting, forecasting and production department cost tracking and development. This position will also be responsible for reviewing Bill of Material (BOM) changes; will be the business process owner for changes in the manufacturing processes; and will participate in manufacturing improvement projects as a cost/processing support.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace's value and policy statement and its accompanying principles;
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations;
• Wear all required personal protective equipment;
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook);
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner;
• Attend required EHS train

• Identify factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor.
• Collaborate with Engineering.
• Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates.
• Recommend ways to cut costs.
• Work with Sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
• Maintain records of estimated and actual costs.

Analytical skills. Cost estimators must review and evaluate different manufacturing methods to find cost-effective options.

Detail oriented. Cost estimators must be precise, because minor changes may greatly affect the overall expense of a project or product.

Math skills. Cost estimators need excellent math skills to calculate labor, material, and equipment estimates for products.

Time-management skills. Cost estimators must prioritize tasks and work efficiently to meet their deadlines.

Writing skills. Cost estimators must have excellent writing skills to prepare comprehensive reports, which often help managers make production decisions.Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Cost Estimator to join our Casting Facility located in Dover, New Jersey.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership; Shift premium.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for developing labor and material standards to generate cost models for new and existing part cost estimates and analysis. Provide accounting support for shop floor data collection to ensure accurate reporting of labor and material consumption for budgeting, forecasting and production department cost tracking and development. This position will also be responsible for reviewing Bill of Material (BOM) changes; will be the business process owner for changes in the manufacturing processes; and will participate in manufacturing improvement projects as a cost/processing support.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace's value and policy statement and its accompanying principles;
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations;
• Wear all required personal protective equipment;
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook);
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner;
• Attend required EHS train

• Identify factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor.
• Collaborate with Engineering.
• Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates.
• Recommend ways to cut costs.
• Work with Sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
• Maintain records of estimated and actual costs.

Analytical skills. Cost estimators must review and evaluate different manufacturing methods to find cost-effective options.

Detail oriented. Cost estimators must be precise, because minor changes may greatly affect the overall expense of a project or product.

Math skills. Cost estimators need excellent math skills to calculate labor, material, and equipment estimates for products.

Time-management skills. Cost estimators must prioritize tasks and work efficiently to meet their deadlines.

Writing skills. Cost estimators must have excellent writing skills to prepare comprehensive reports, which often help managers make production decisions.