Fabrication / Mechanical Costing and Estimation Engineer

Jaivel Aerospace Limited; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jaivel Aerospace Limited in India is seeking a Specialist - Contract Management (Estimation) to lead costing and quotation activities for aerospace metallic components. You will analyse drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing requirements to deliver accurate estimates.

Collaborate with engineering, procurement, production, and suppliers, ensure AS9100/ISO9001 compliance, and maintain ERP/MRP data. StrongExcel skills and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in estimation and costing, with CNC machining exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimation, costing, and quotation activities for aerospace metallic components.
• Analyze drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Assess manufacturability of aerospace parts using CNC machining, fabrication, and special processes.
• Define routings, cycle times, tooling requirements, and production methods.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering machining, fabrication, assembly, heat treatment, anodizing, plating, coating, welding, and NDT.

Skills

CNC Machining

Aerospace Special Processes

ERP/MRP Systems

Excel Modelling

Communication & Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicore

Job description

Fabrication / Mechanical Costing and Estimation Engineer

• Job Type Full time
• Position Code 1203AS
• Contract Term Permanent
• Date Opened 28/07/2026
• Work Experience 4+ years
• Country India
• Postal Code 382110

About Us

We are a team of designers,developers, engineers and craftsmen coming from diverse backgroundsand nationalities with a wide range of skills, interests andexpertise. All of us propel our expertise in substantially improvingperformance of advanced manufacturing programs through our passionfor innovation and attention to the finest details. Every project bringsdifferent problems to solve, and we build bespoke solutionsfor each. Our team’s relentless pursuit to cut through complexityto offer simplified and intuitive solutions has inspired thetrust of global 100 clients.

Job Description

About the Role:

We are looking for a Specialist - Contract Management (Estimation), who thrives in a high performance and fast paced technical environment. As a Specialist within the Contract Management (Estimation) team, you will be responsible for performing all critical tasks, ensuring that our customer receives a great product.

What you'll deliver:

• Lead estimation, costing, and quotation activities for aerospace metallic components.
• Analyse engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Assess manufacturability of aerospace metallic parts using CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, and special processes.
• Define manufacturing routings, cycle times, tooling requirements, and production methods.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering machining, fabrication, assembly, heat treatment, anodizing, plating, coating, welding, and NDT processes.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain cost inputs, lead times, and special-process quotations.
• Develop competitive pricing strategies, bid packages, and commercial proposals for customer RFQs.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, production, quality, and project teams to ensure accurate and feasible estimates.
• Communicate with customers to clarify technical requirements and provide competitive quotations.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Support supplier audits and ensure adherence to contractual and quality requirements.
• Maintain estimation data, costing records, and quotations within ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Prepare cost analysis reports, dashboards, budgets, and cost baselines for management and project reviews.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, schedule adherence, and cost variance.
• Drive value engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimation accuracy and profitability.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in estimation and costing, with expertise in CNC machining and aerospace special processes.

Must have:

• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, including milling, turning, and 5-axis machining.
• Experience with aerospace special processes such as heat treatment, anodizing, plating, and NDT.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicore).
• Advanced analytical, costing, and Excel modelling skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality and compliance-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Nice to have:

• Experience with additional ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and estimation database management.
• Proficiency in cost reporting, KPI tracking, and management presentations.
• Exposure to value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing or estimation environments.