Aerospace Process Engineer & Estimator — RFQ to ERP

Surestaff, LLC; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Employee advocacy

Job summary

SURESTAFF is hiring a Process Engineer Estimator for a client in Garland, TX. You will evaluate processes and configure manufacturing systems to improve capability and sustainability while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires 3+ years in engineering or estimating in metal finishing or aerospace manufacturing and a strong grasp of GD&T, ERP work orders, and process routings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering or estimating experience in metal finishing, electroplating, aerospace manufacturing, or related environments.
• Strong understanding of surface finishing processes such as anodizing, chemical film, and passivation.
• Experience with ERP systems and creating work orders / process routings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; familiarity with AI tools is a plus.
• Ability to read engineering blueprints and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, blueprints, and aerospace specs to determine finishing requirements and feasibility.
• Calculate part areas, rack densities, current densities, labor, material, and processing costs.
• Prepare and manage customer quotes using an ERP system.
• Communicate with customers and vendors regarding technical requirements and lead times.
• Review historical job costs and compare with estimates to improve pricing accuracy.
• Convert approved quotes into ERP work orders and develop routings and traveler docs.
• Develop initial racking methods and determine chemical bath loading.
• Coordinate jobs with production leadership and address material shortages.
• Maintain technical documentation supporting AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

Skills

Mathematical & analytical skills

GD&T reading

Process improvement mindset

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

AI tools

Job description

SURESTAFF is hiring a Process Engineer Estimator for a client in Garland, TX. You will evaluate processes and configure manufacturing systems to improve capability and sustainability while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires 3+ years in engineering or estimating in metal finishing or aerospace manufacturing and a strong grasp of GD&T, ERP work orders, and process routings.