Aerospace Manufacturing Estimator & Planner

AeroTEC; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroTEC's Flight Test Center in Moses Lake, WA, is seeking an Estimator/Planner to translate customer requirements into accurate manufacturing plans, cost estimates, and work instructions. You will work with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management to balance cost, schedule, and quality.

The role requires evaluating drawings, creating routings, and coordinating outside processing while supporting continuous improvement and audits to AS9100 standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, Business, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in aerospace manufacturing planning, estimating, manufacturing engineering, CNC machining, or production control.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• AS9100 manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and technical data packages to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Develop accurate labor, material, outside processing, tooling, and machine time estimates for manufactured components and assemblies.
• Create manufacturing routings and sequence of operations from raw material through final inspection.
• Generate work orders, manufacturing travelers, inspection requirements, and supporting documentation required for production.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw material, tooling, and outside services are available to support production schedules.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Machine Operators, Quality, and Production personnel to ensure plans are practical, efficient, and achievable.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing manufacturing cost and increasing scheduling accuracy.

Skills

CNC machining processes

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding and assembly operations

Manufacturing routing development

Material selection and procurement

Outside processing requirements

Blueprint interpretation including GD&

Aerospace manufacturing documentation

Production scheduling principles

Education

Associate's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, Business, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and aerospace manufacturing experience

Tools

CAD Software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

AeroTEC's Flight Test Center in Moses Lake, WA, is seeking an Estimator/Planner to translate customer requirements into accurate manufacturing plans, cost estimates, and work instructions. You will work with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management to balance cost, schedule, and quality.

The role requires evaluating drawings, creating routings, and coordinating outside processing while supporting continuous improvement and audits to AS9100 standards.