Aerospace Estimator: RFQ Costing & Process Routing

Randstad USA; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks an experienced Estimator to review customer RFQs, analyze engineering drawings, and calculate manufacturing costs for aerospace and defense components. You will develop competitive proposals supporting make-vs-buy decisions.

The role requires reading blueprints and GD&T, knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal, brazing, and finishing processes, and hands-on ERP/MRP and MS Excel skills. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing estimating, quoting, or production planning (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, brazing, and finishing processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred) and MS Excel.
• US work authorization required; AS9100 and ITAR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• RFQ & Cost Estimation: Review customer RFQs, analyze engineering drawings, and calculate detailed costs for labor, machine time, materials, tooling, and vendor services.
• Process Routing: Develop manufacturing process strategies and shop routings for complex components.
• Supplier Sourcing: Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes for raw materials and special processes (heat treating, plating, painting, NDT).
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to optimize manufacturing approaches and assist with make-vs-buy decisions.
• Data & Compliance: Maintain accurate quote records in the ERP system while ensuring full compliance with ITAR and quality standards.

Skills

Blueprints

Quoting

Production Planning

ERP

Excel

Education

No Degree Required

Tools

Epicor ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Randstad USA seeks an experienced Estimator to review customer RFQs, analyze engineering drawings, and calculate manufacturing costs for aerospace and defense components. You will develop competitive proposals supporting make-vs-buy decisions.

The role requires reading blueprints and GD&T, knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal, brazing, and finishing processes, and hands-on ERP/MRP and MS Excel skills. US work authorization is required.