COST ESTIMATOR

The Entwistle Company; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Family/Medical leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Safety reimbursements

Employee events

Job summary

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator to join our team in Hudson, MA. You will lead cost estimating for defense manufacturing programs, using historical data and program benchmarks to support bids and budgets.

Excel proficiency and ERP familiarity are essential to build robust Basis of Estimate documents. You’ll collaborate across departments to resolve data discrepancies, identify inefficiencies, and help deliver mission-critical components that support national security.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimating processes for manufacturing and defense programs.
• Create Basis of Estimate documents to explain cost estimates.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost-to-complete efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve data discrepancies.
• Identify and report process or system inefficiencies.
• Assist in improving cost estimation methods.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Description

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Cost Estimator to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Job Overview

Our Mission Statement

• To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.


• To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.


• To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cost estimating processes in support of manufacturing projects in support of sales to the Department of War or other defense companies. The cost estimates will be for both existing programs that are supported by past historical data, and for new work where estimates must be derived from comparisons to other similar programs.


• Lead the creation of Basis of estimate documents to support and explain cost estimates.


• Support integrated product teams with costing estimates, budgeting, and forecasts.


• Assist in estimating costs to complete for ongoing projects or production.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve data discrepancies or reporting issues.


• Identify and report process or system inefficiencies encountered during daily tasks.

What We Offer

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals


• PTO – Up to 5 weeks


• Employer Paid Life Insurance


• Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability


• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave


• Generous Health Insurance Coverage


• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance


• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements


• Employee Appreciation Events

Requirements

Competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years estimating experience. Costing for manufacturing products, and/or Defense related products a plus


• Degree in Accounting or Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related field a plus.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using ERP systems. AI query experience a plus.


• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines


• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Related Military Job Codes:

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

• Army MOS: 36A – Financial Manager


• Navy NEC: 3100 – Supply Corps Officer


• Air Force AFSC: 65FX – Financial Management


• Marine Corps MOS: 3404 – Financial Management Officer


• Coast Guard Rating: FIN10 - Finance