Aerospace Manufacturing Cost Estimator & Proposals

Canopy Aerospace & Defense; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K company match

Paid sick leave, vacation, holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Canopy Aerospace & Defense seeks a Manufacturing and Cost Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for defense, maritime, space, and aerospace programs. You will determine labor, tooling, materials, and processes, collaborating with Growth, Engineering, and Operations to align with customer expectations.

This high-ownership role requires strong technical knowledge of elastomeric, polymer, composite, and large structural assemblies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of machine shop estimating and quoting experience for aerospace or precision manufacturing parts.
• Experience estimating CNC milling and turning operations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of tooling requirements, machining processes, and production planning methods.
• Experience estimating within a low-to-medium volume job shop environment.
• Experience using ERP systems related to manufacturing planning and quoting activities.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and technical drawing interpretation.
• Ability to identify manufacturing requirements, develop solutions, and resolve technical challenges.
• Strong communication in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while supporting team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and proposals using MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and ERP inputs with input from BD, engineering, and operations.
• Develop manufacturing plans by identifying required processes, equipment, tooling, programming requirements, setup operations, materials, and labor hours.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations based on established labor rates, overhead rates, material costs, and supplier pricing.
• Review RFQs, drawings, specifications, and documentation to determine scope and requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to understand production capabilities and develop effective manufacturing approaches.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding quotations and project updates.
• Follow up on open RFQs and proposals and update quotations as needed.
• Maintain RFQ and proposal tracking records for reporting and KPIs.
• Support development and maintenance of work instructions for programs.
• Perform risk assessments and identify potential cost, schedule, and manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Read & interpret drawings

CNC machining knowledge

Cost estimation

ERP experience

English communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

JobBoss or similar ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Canopy Aerospace & Defense seeks a Manufacturing and Cost Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for defense, maritime, space, and aerospace programs. You will determine labor, tooling, materials, and processes, collaborating with Growth, Engineering, and Operations to align with customer expectations.

This high-ownership role requires strong technical knowledge of elastomeric, polymer, composite, and large structural assemblies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.