Westinghouse Electric Company · 2 days ago
Cost Manager, Advanced Reactors
Cranberry Township, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $163K/yr
8+ years expWestinghouse Electric Company is dedicated to providing clean energy solutions and values diversity in the workplace. The Cost Manager for Advanced Reactors will lead cost management for reactor programs, establishing cost models and partnering with various teams to ensure accurate cost structures throughout the development lifecycle.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Develop standardized cost frameworks and work breakdown structures (WBS) for Advanced Reactors hardware, software, services, and site work
Establish cost governance, version control, and traceability across estimates, baselines, and change orders
Lead periodic cost reviews and gate readiness for program milestones
Develop bottom-up estimates (BOM, routing, labor standards, tooling, special processes) and top down/parametric models using historical, industry benchmarks, and design complexity drivers
Create should cost analyses for main commodities (e.g., high temperature alloys, machining, specialized components)
Model NPI learning curves, yield improvement trajectories, and capacity/throughput scenarios for pilot and scaled production
Partner with engineering to define cost targets by subsystem and perform cost trade-off analyses
Facilitate DFM/DFA workshops and measure cost impacts of design changes
Work with Supply Chain to support cost assessments, target pricing, and supplier negotiations
Validate manufacturing routings, cycle times, and test operations with Operations and Quality, including special process costs and nuclear-grade QA requirements
Integrate cost models with program schedules and earned value metrics; maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs) and cost risk/opportunity registers
Provide executive-ready dashboards and scenario analysis (e.g., sourcing strategy, insource vs. outsource, schedule acceleration)
Ensure cost data and documentation meet audit-ready standards for government and commercial customers
Uphold nuclear industry expectations for traceability and configuration control
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
8+ Years of experience
Stochastic modeling
Artificial Intelligence
Demonstrated expertise with should‑cost modeling, parametric estimation, and detailed manufacturing cost builds
Experience with ERP/MRP and PLM systems
Analytical rigor
Influence and facilitation
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
Employee Referral Program
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
Leadership Team
Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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