Cost Estimator (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Job Duties

• Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
• Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
• Creating labor estimates for any project
• Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
• Managing bids from vendors and contractors
• Using bid data to prepare detailed cost analysis
• Presenting prepared estimates to management
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization
• Advanced computer competency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems
• Ability to comply with instructions, procedures, standards, and policies that are obtained within the organization using professional discretion
• Excellent time management skills, good judgment, problem solving, and analytical abilities in order to effectively meet deadlines
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and using CAD/CAM systems

Education And Experience

• Associates degree in engineering or equivalent experience in manufacturing/engineering
• 3+ years in aerospace manufacturing; machining experience 3-Aix, 4-Axis and 5-Axis, engineering and or cost estimation