Senior Cost Estimator (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and program/project requirements.
• Determining key variables for cost and all elements of fabrication.
• Gather first-hand information from history, the shop floor, purchasing and prior experience.
• Evaluate and investigate re-run jobs for time, material, and processing anomalies.
• Cook up and coordinate with sales team on quoting strategies and priorities.
• Obtain and review quotes from material vendors, subcontractors, and processors.
• Perform risk analysis with respect to capabilities and tolerances, and determine any deviations or clarifications needed.
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.).
• Compile the data into an estimating worksheet and by using comparative analysis determine the sell price for the component or assembly.
• Complete the quote sheet and forward the data to sales or management for review.
• Mentor junior estimators and support supervisor duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an estimator or a similar position.
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles.
• Computer literate with emphasis on spreadsheets and MRP software.
• Knowledge of research and data analysis methods and formulas.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Thoroughness and reliability.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work with schedules and deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Engineering and/or Estimating experience preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in Estimating and/or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).

Communication Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English is required.
• Verbal and written communication skills required. Face to face, phone and digital (e-mail/text) interactions must be clear and concise.

Work Schedule

Monday to Thursday 6am to 4:30, off Fridays.