Job Description

Job  Description

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense

Job Category: Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing

Our company is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Reporting To:

Manager, Operations

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Christiansburg, VA

Our team in Industrial Group Slip Ring and Marine is looking for a Cost and Value Engineer (CVE) to join them. You will report to the Manager, Operations and will have an onsite work schedule in Christiansburg, VA.  

As a Cost and Value Engineer, you will drive initiatives to maximize product value while minimizing costs throughout the entire product life cycle. You will be a key contributor to the business capture and planning phase, where you will bridge the gap between technical engineering and financial viability. By leveraging bottom-up CVE methodologies, you will lead cross-functional teams to set optimization targets, evaluate technical solutions, and prepare robust cost data for new business proposals.

As a Cost and Value Engineer (CVE), you will:

Cost Optimization & Strategy: Apply the CVE methodologies to identify, evaluate, and realize cost potential.  Lead process and technology optimization at suppliers along the value chain.

Proposal Coordination: Support and coordinate the efforts of cost estimating teams. Gather, correlate, and translate technical inputs into proposal cost data for use in critical pricing decisions.

Technical Analysis: Conduct concept evaluations and development-related costs, focusing primarily on design-for-cost and design-for-assembly fundamentals.

Data Stewardship: Analyze and assemble historical data for follow-on business proposals, ensuring all calculations are reasonable, transparent, and objective.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Contribute to CVE strategic topics in close cooperation with Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Supplier Quality Management.

Stakeholder Communication: Communicate estimating results clearly to those responsible for customer pricing and executive leadership within critical time constraints. 

To be considered for the Cost and Value Engineer (CVE) , here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or finance, with a minimum of 3 years in a project-oriented, or manufacturing support role.

In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, mechanical drawings, and 3D models.

Proven track record in bottom-up cost calculations and managing cross-functional projects.

Strong proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and Office tools (PowerPoint/Excel).

Exceptional communication and negotiation competence with the ability to "assert" value-driven decisions.

High-level moderation and presentation abilities for executive-level reviews.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines during the business capture phase.

Travel:  Approximately 10%, Domestic and/or International

How we care for you: 

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 

Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages 

Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs 

Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities. 

Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

Salary Range Transparency:

Christiansburg, VA $77,000.00–$95,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the company's salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of the company's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran 

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, 

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any company employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment and therefore become the property of our company.
Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or finance, with a minimum of 3

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation

Base Salary - USD $70,000 to $95,000

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Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes
Candidate Details
2+ to 5 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Ideal Candidate

Strong proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and Office tools (PowerPoint/Excel).

Exceptional communication and negotiation competence with the ability to "assert" value-driven decisions.

High-level moderation and presentation abilities for executive-level reviews.

Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines during the business capture phase.