Aerospace Estimator (50982)

Trusted Aerospace And Engineering Corp; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Aerospace And Engineering Corp in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Aerospace Estimator to serve as the primary contact for RFQ/RFP activities and to prepare cost estimates for sheet metal and machined components.

Responsibilities include analyzing blueprints, specifications and data packages, developing manufacturing cost estimates, maintaining BOMs and routings, and supporting LEAN initiatives to improve cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Requires reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Must be able to write reports and communicate with customers and teammates.
• Strong mathematical ability and ability to apply fractions, percentages and ratios.

Responsibilities

• Receive RFQs from customer portals and review accompanying documents.
• Evaluate engineering data to assess product manufacturability.
• Determine manufacturing requirements and prepare itemized cost estimates.
• Develop cost estimating tools using Excel.
• Provide cost breakdowns and complete bid forms on request.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Cost estimation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 17801 N BLACK CANYON HWY - PHOENIX, AZ 85023Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: ManufacturingAEROSPACE ESTIMATOR

The Estimator serves as a point of contact on assigned estimating and customer quote activity for the business unit. Serves as the primary customer focal point for all assigned RFP/RFQ requests. Responsibilities include analyzing blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for sheet metal and machined parts and components. Creates and maintains manufacturing cost estimates and proposals utilizing Routings and Bills of Materials for production of Aerospace components.

JOB FUNCTION

• Receive, download and submit Request for Quotations (RFQ) from customer portals and review all accompanying documents and engineering data packages
• Evaluate all engineering data and information to assess product ability
• Review parts lists, drawings, and other data to determine manufacturing requirements including outside processing (heat treat, etc.) material, labor, and tooling and prepares itemized lists of those requirements
• Prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, and determining cost effectiveness of make/buy analyses
• Makes recommendations to improve the manufacturing process, and when appropriate supports LEAN Manufacturing activities
• Analyze variances between estimated cost and actual cost to effectively evaluate the adequacy and accuracy of the utilized estimating parameters.
• Develop cost estimating tools utilizing Excel.
• Provide cost breakdowns and complete bid forms when requested by customers or business leadership

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as drawings, blueprints, production schedules, contractual agreements, Requests for Quotation or Requests for Proposal, as well as various customer documents relating to the same
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence, both internal and external
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals or groups of customers or employees
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook required

QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3-5 years estimating experience in the aerospace industry
• Previous sheet metal forming and machining experience with 5 axis machines a plus
• Associates Degree or equivalent required or relevant experience (Engineering and applicable certifications preferred)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not intended to limit additional responsibilities or duties. Additional duties and responsibilities may be added or removed as the business evolves with or without notice.

TASE Global (Trusted Aerospace and Engineering) offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for growth within a global organization.

TASE Global (Trusted Aerospace and Engineering) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.