Estimation Engineer costing

Talent Corner Hr Services; Jigani; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corner Hr Services seeks an Estimation/Costing Design Engineer with aerospace/m precision experience to interpret complex drawings and generate accurate cost estimates for RFQs. You will collaborate with design, production and sales teams to deliver competitive bids.

Responsibilities include cost breakdowns, process planning, supplier coordination, DFx feedback, and maintaining costing templates. A Diploma or BE/BTech in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required, with 2–5 years in

Qualifications

• Diploma or BE/BTech in Mechanical or Aeronautical engineering.
• 2–5 years in estimation, costing, or design engineering in aerospace machining/precision components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances and aerospace standards.
• Proficiency with CATIA, SolidWorks or NX for drawing interpretation.
• Strong MS Excel skills and experience with costing templates or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Drawings interpretation of aerospace drawings, GD&T, CAD models and BOMs to determine requirements.
• RFQ analysis and feasibility assessment from specifications and models.
• Prepare detailed cost breakdowns including materials, tooling, jigs/fixtures, finishing and inspection.
• Define manufacturing processes in collaboration with design and production teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers for materials and sub-contract costs.
• Prepare competitive cost proposals and ensure timely submission.
• Maintain a repository of historical costing data and standard templates.
• Provide DFx feedback to improve manufacturability and quality.
• Collaborate with sales, design and shopfloor to ensure accuracy in cost models.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and lean improvements.

Skills

Cost estimation

Reading engineering drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Excel

Process improvement

Education

Diploma OR BE/BTech in Mechanical/Aeronautical

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

ERP systems

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an Estimation/Costing Design Engineer with 25 years of experience in aerospace machining or precision engineering. The role involves interpreting complex aerospace drawings, preparing accurate cost estimations, analyzing RFQs, supporting design-for-manufacturability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver competitive and winning bids.

Key Responsibilities

• Drawing Interpretation: Accurately interpret aerospace engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD models, and BOMs to determine machining and process requirements.
• RFQ Analysis: Review customer RFQs, specifications, and models to assess feasibility.
• Cost Estimation: Prepare detailed cost breakdowns including raw materials, machining hours, tooling, jigs & fixtures, plating, heat treatment, NDT, and quality inspection.
• Process Planning: Define manufacturing processes in collaboration with design & production teams for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Vendor Coordination: Work with suppliers for input on raw materials, special processes, and sub-contract costs.
• Quotations: Prepare competitive cost proposals and ensure timely submission.
• Database Management: Maintain a repository of historical costing data and standard price templates.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Provide feedback to improve manufacturability while ensuring quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, design, and shopfloor teams to ensure accuracy in cost models.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for cost reduction, cycle-time improvement, and lean execution.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma OR B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or related engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in estimation, costing, or design engineering within aerospace machining / precision components.
• Proven ability in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and aerospace standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX) for drawing & model interpretation.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace materials (Aluminum, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Inconel, etc.) and machining processes.
• Strong MS Excel and costing template skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards.
• Experience in special processes (heat treatment, plating, surface finishing, NDT).
• Good analytical and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in cost estimation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.