Aerospace Cable Estimator - AI Assisted Quoting

603 Manufacturing, Connected by Trexon; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

603 Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator to join our growing quoting team. This role develops accurate manufacturing cost estimates for complex cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies serving aerospace, defense, and commercial space industries.

You will work with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to create competitive quotations. This hands-on role uses AI-powered quoting tools daily, applies manufacturing judgment, and ensures technical and

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent manufacturing experience will also be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing, estimating, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, production planning, applications engineering, project engineering, or a similar technical role.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and bills of material
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and standard business software
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and bills of material
• Develop labor estimates for cable assemblies, wire harnesses, box builds, and electromechanical assemblies
• Create manufacturing routings and estimate production labor
• Coordinate with Purchasing to obtain supplier pricing
• Work with Engineering to clarify technical requirements and resolve questions
• Identify missing or unclear customer information and coordinate with Sales to obtain clarification
• Utilize AI-assisted quoting tools to accelerate quote development while validating technical accuracy
• Prepare timely, accurate, and competitive quotations
• Maintain quote documentation within the ERP system
• Support continuous improvement of estimating methods, labor standards, and quoting processes
• Manage multiple RFQs simultaneously while meeting aggressive turnaround goals

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering/Tech degree or related

Equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

Epicor ERP

ERP systems

Job description

603 Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator to join our growing quoting team. This role develops accurate manufacturing cost estimates for complex cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies serving aerospace, defense, and commercial space industries.

You will work with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to create competitive quotations. This hands-on role uses AI-powered quoting tools daily, applies manufacturing judgment, and ensures technical and