Estimator

Summary Of Position

This role is responsible for estimating labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering or aerospace tooling based on data submitted by prospective customers. This includes estimates based on completed designs as well as estimates based on concepts developed internally or by customers.

Essential Functions

• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications to determine tooling requirements and how they will impact cost.
• Breakdown tools to develop a manufacturing plan as a means of estimating the labor hours required to complete material processing, fabrication, machining, assembly, paint, quality checks, shipping, installation, and final buy-off.
• Organize all inputs and document the process used to develop the full cost allowing it to be referenced for future quotes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to ensure accurate estimates.
• Analyze tooling for complexity, manufacturing processes, long lead commercials, and production timelines to develop tooling lead times.
• Request and review vendor quotes for outsourced processes.
• Support proposal development and bid submissions.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities. Provide technical input during project planning and tooling design reviews.
• Utilizes inputs from sales staff and industry contacts to develop suggested pricing and bid strategy.
• Presents bids and bid strategy to leadership team for approval.
• Collaborate with Sales Team to negotiate and win proposals.
• Ability to strategically prioritize estimating duties while managing multiple quotes to ensure all are submitted accurately and on time.

Required Skills, Education & Experience

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.
• Typical qualifications would be: Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or Industrial Management
• 3–7+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, tooling, or cost estimating
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models with an understanding of how the details of each impact cost
• Experience in aerospace industry preferably in tooling or toolmaker experience
• Weld fabrication CNC machining
• Assembly & build
• Composite tooling
• Metallic tooling
• Fixtures and jigs
• Bond tooling
• Additive manufacturing
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in negotiations and conflict resolution
• Possess the ability to negotiate, problem solve, and resolve program issues in a respectful, professional manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cost estimating methods from detailed bids through parametric modeling used in large-scale quotations
• Expert level knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes, raw material types, and quality policies
• Familiarity of requirements from core aerospace customers
• Experience with CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or other CAD software
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards
• Experience estimating fixtures, molds, or composite layup tools

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
• Working 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
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

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.