Aerospace Estimator (51240)

Trusted Aerospace And Engineering Corp; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Aerospace And Engineering Corp is seeking an Aerospace Estimator responsible for analyzing blueprints and specifications to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for sheet metal and machined parts. You will develop cost estimates and proposals using routings and BOMs to support production of aerospace components.

You will manage RFQ submissions, evaluate engineering data, and prepare itemized manufacturing requirements, aiming to optimize bids and improve processes with LEAN

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years aerospace estimating experience.
• Experience with sheet metal forming and machining cost estimates is a plus.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Receive, download and submit RFQs from customer portals and review documents.
• Evaluate engineering data to assess product ability.
• Review parts lists and drawings to determine manufacturing requirements, including outside processing and tooling.
• Prepare estimates for planning, bids and make/buy analyses.
• Develop cost estimating tools using Excel and cost breakdowns for bids.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost estimation

MS Office

Communication

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 17801 N BLACK CANYON HWY - PHOENIX, AZ, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Manufacturing, AEROSPACE 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

Qualifications: EDUCATION 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)