Aerospace Estimator & Technical Sales (Hybrid)

LEADING EDGE MANUFACTURING, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays and vacation time

Career growth and professional develop

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Leading Edge Manufacturing LLC in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Estimator to generate accurate cost estimates for complex aerospace components. The role requires deep knowledge of precision machining, materials, and special processes, and collaboration with Engineering and Operations to ensure manufacturability.

The position may be performed on-site or remotely in a hybrid arrangement, with flexibility based on workload and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing estimating.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, aerospace materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates including labor hours, materials, tooling, fixturing, and outside processing.
• Develop manufacturing routings and cost models using ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS preferred).
• Coordinate material and outside special process (OSP) pricing and lead times with approved suppliers.
• Identify technical, cost, and schedule risks and clearly document assumptions.
• Support bid/no-bid decisions and management reviews.
• Ensure estimates reflect aerospace quality requirements including AS9100, FAI, inspection, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to assess manufacturability and capacity.
• Support customer clarification requests and technical discussions as required.
• Maintain historical pricing data and support continuous improvement of estimating accuracy.

Skills

Aerospace estimating

CNC machining

GD&T reading

ERP/MRP (JobBOSS)

Microsoft Excel

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Tools

JobBOSS

Job description

Leading Edge Manufacturing LLC in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Aerospace Manufacturing Estimator to generate accurate cost estimates for complex aerospace components. The role requires deep knowledge of precision machining, materials, and special processes, and collaboration with Engineering and Operations to ensure manufacturability.

The position may be performed on-site or remotely in a hybrid arrangement, with flexibility based on workload and performance.