Estimating & Planning Engineer - Aerospace & Quality

JM Fabrication; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Precision Plating (DBA DFW Anodize and Metal Finishing, LLC) in Garland, TX is seeking an Estimating and Quality Planning Associate Engineer to lead front-end quoting, support production planning, and guide technical routings for defense and aerospace components.

The role requires an engineering background, RFQ evaluation experience, calculating part areas and current density, and delivering accurate quotes in our ERP system while aligning with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct engineering or estimating experience within a metal finishing, electroplating, or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Operational understanding of surface finishing processes (e.g., Anodizing, Chemical Film, Passivation) and associated chemical safety protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP platforms; direct experience building traveler routings in an ERP system is highly preferred.
• Exceptional mathematical aptitude for complex surface area modeling, coupled with strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate RFQs, engineering blueprints, and technical specifications to determine finishing requirements and process feasibility, sequencing, planning and quality requirements.
• Calculate part surface areas, rack densities, and current density parameters to determine accurate labor, material, and processing costs.
• Generate, manage, and deliver accurate customer quotes using our ERP system, ensuring alignment with shop capacity and pricing guidelines.
• Interface with customers and vendors for technical clarification on masking tolerances and pre/post-treatments, and production lead times.
• Analyze historical job cost data versus initial estimates to refine pricing models and improve margins.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Texas Precision Plating (DBA DFW Anodize and Metal Finishing, LLC) in Garland, TX is seeking an Estimating and Quality Planning Associate Engineer to lead front-end quoting, support production planning, and guide technical routings for defense and aerospace components.

The role requires an engineering background, RFQ evaluation experience, calculating part areas and current density, and delivering accurate quotes in our ERP system while aligning with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.