Cost Estimator: Machining & Fabrication Quotes

Faxon Machining; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Faxon Machining Estimator performs time, cost, and labor estimates for RFQs by reviewing customer blueprints, specs and data. The role involves determining material and labor requirements and working with sales, engineering and shop teams to ensure accurate pricing and feasible schedules.

Proficiency with reading blueprints, SolidWorks, Word and Excel is required; prior experience with DOD contracts (FAR/DFARS) is a strong plus. The position is based in Cincinnati, OH and requires on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent knowledge gained from experience related to estimating machining and fabrication jobs
• Advanced knowledge of machining processes, metal finishing, plating, heat treating; ability to read blueprints; proficiency with SolidWorks, Word and Excel
• Experience with DOD contracts (FAR, DFARS) is strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Review customer blueprints, specifications and data to determine material and labor requirements
• Reverse engineer from samples when drawings are not available
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, shop teams, vendors and customers to confirm requirements and pricing
• Identify cost factors, prepare quotations within deadlines and manage cost estimating database

Skills

Read blueprints

Pricing/estimating

DOD/FAR/DFARS knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Faxon Machining Estimator performs time, cost, and labor estimates for RFQs by reviewing customer blueprints, specs and data. The role involves determining material and labor requirements and working with sales, engineering and shop teams to ensure accurate pricing and feasible schedules.

Proficiency with reading blueprints, SolidWorks, Word and Excel is required; prior experience with DOD contracts (FAR/DFARS) is a strong plus. The position is based in Cincinnati, OH and requires on-site work.