Cost Estimators

Robert Half • Cleveland, OH • 4h ago

Description We are looking for a Cost Estimator to support pricing, proposal development, and financial evaluation activities for landing gear manufacturing and related engineering work in Cleveland, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a finance specialist who can translate operational, supply chain, and engineering inputs into accurate cost models that guide pricing decisions and contract discussions. The role requires strong analytical judgment, independent prioritization, and the ability to present clear assumptions, risks, and financial impacts to internal stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities:

Develop comprehensive cost models and pricing proposals for development programs, production work, services, and spare parts using financial and operational data.

Build customer-facing quote packages in Microsoft Excel and assemble supporting documentation that aligns with stated proposal requirements.

Analyze bills of material, supplier pricing, purchase order history, routing details, and burden rates to produce well-supported estimates.

Compare historical financial projections with forward-looking proposal assumptions and explain key variances in a clear, traceable manner.

Document estimate methodologies, business assumptions, and financial drivers to ensure each proposal is accurate, auditable, and easy to review.

Prepare return analyses, liability reviews, termination assessments, and expenditure evaluations to support sound business decisions.

Partner with engineering, supply chain, operations, program management, and global site teams to gather inputs and validate proposal content.

Provide margin analysis and pricing support for negotiations, customer fact-finding requests, and audit-related inquiries.

Contribute to process improvement efforts that strengthen the efficiency, consistency, and quality of the cost estimating function. Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, cost accounting, program management, or supply chain within a business environment.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, with the ability to create detailed financial models and proposal documentation.

Experience working with manufacturing data such as bills of material, routing structures, supplier quotes, and overhead or burden rates.

Ability to manage a high volume of assignments independently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely delivery.

Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain assumptions, risks, and financial outcomes to varied stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to support pricing strategy, negotiation preparation, and audit requests.

Aerospace or government contracting experience is preferred.

Familiarity with SAP R/3 or similar enterprise systems is a plus.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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