Controls Estimator

Summary Of Position

The Controls Estimator will play a key role in the development and securing of new business to the company. This role will be required to lead the development of the control's solution and cost estimate within complex, technical proposals crossing all sites within the Ascent Aerospace organization.

Essential Functions

• Follows company processes to lead the development of the controls solution for all key proposals, including system architecture, controls material content, labor and material costs, and technical proposal development.
• Meets with prospective customers as needed, in collaboration with Account Management team and Proposal Lead, to understand project scope, specifications, budget, etc., in order to provide customers with the best solution.
• Identifies and coordinates with supplier partners at an early stage in order to leverage resources and competencies throughout the proposal phase.
• Collaborates with mechanical estimating resources and procurement for requests for quotations from outside suppliers for parts, materials, hardware, or specialized solutions.
• Supports the presentation of bids and bid strategy to leadership team for approval.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adheres to the Quality System and actively participates in continuous improvement.
• Performs other job-related tasks as reasonably assigned by manager.

Required Skills, Education, & Experience

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.
• Example qualifications would be: BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Management, or equivalent
• 5 to 10 years of related experience (preferably including estimating)
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and automation
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems
• Comprehend complex specifications, CAD models, drawings, etc.
• Strong understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic schematics, CNC motion control, Robotics, PLC’s, HMI’s
• Maintain current knowledge of new and existing products, applications, and standards. Specifically, NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC and CE as they relate to control panel design and build
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Very high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of project costs
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Working Conditions

• Sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Special Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
• This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').
• Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Special Instructions

• If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
• No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors Please note that Ascent Aerospace does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to Ascent Aerospace will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.