Estimating & Quoting Engineer (Composite Structures)

Infosys; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Infosys is seeking an Estimation & Quoting Engineer to support aerospace manufacturing programs, including commercial, defense, space, and launch vehicle sectors. You will develop cost estimates, build estimation models, and drive quoting accuracy across cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong knowledge of aerospace processes, cost modeling, and manufacturability assessments, with travel to client sites and facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of aerospace experience in estimation, quoting, and related disciplines.
• Experience developing aerospace estimates and customer quotations.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to travel to facilities as needed.
• Collaborates across engineering, manufacturing and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed estimation models and cost templates.
• Support proposal development for commercial and defense programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quoting accuracy.
• Evaluate customer requirements and assess feasibility.
• Establish scalable estimating processes.

Skills

Cost estimation

Proposal support

Manufacturability

Aerospace knowledge

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent experience acceptable

Tools

NC programming

Cost modeling tools

Job description

Infosys is seeking an Estimation & Quoting Engineer to support engineering estimation and quotation activities for aerospace manufacturing programs across commercial aerospace, defense, space, launch vehicle, and emerging aviation sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes, cost estimation, proposal support, and manufacturability assessments involving composite structures and advanced aerospace materials.

The candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business teams to develop accurate cost estimates, improve quoting processes, and establish scalable estimating methodologies. You will be a key contributor in evaluating customer requirements, assessing manufacturing feasibility, developing cost models, supporting proposal development activities, and driving continuous improvements in estimating processes.

You will create detailed estimation models, process frameworks, and best-practice templates while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and quoting accuracy. You will also support knowledge transfer initiatives and help establish standardized estimating capabilities that enable the organization to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace industry.

Required Qualifications

Candidate can be located anywhere in the U.S. This position will require travel to Pottsville, PA facilities as needed.

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, manufacturing, estimation, quoting, process planning, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting engineering estimates and customer quotations for aerospace manufacturing programs.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing operations, tooling, process planning, and cost modeling methodologies.
• Experience analyzing product requirements, manufacturing processes, production plans, and engineering specifications to develop comprehensive estimates.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and business teams to improve estimation accuracy and responsiveness.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing approaches and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining estimation standards, templates, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience supporting proposal development activities for commercial and defense aerospace programs.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, and technical specifications.
• Experience establishing scalable estimating processes to support operational growth and efficiency.
• Candidates must be willing to work with global teams and provide off-hours support when business needs require.

Technical Expertise

• Experience with honeycomb core structures.
• Strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of prepreg composite materials.
• Familiarity with core forming processes.
• Understanding of NC programming concepts.
• Experience in aerospace cost estimation and quotation development.
• Knowledge of tooling, process planning, and manufacturability assessments within aerospace manufacturing environments.

Industry Experience

Experience within the aerospace industry, including one or more of the following domains:

• Commercial Aerospace
• Defense Programs
• Space Applications
• Rocket and Launch Vehicle Programs
• Emerging Aviation Technologies

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to support both commercial and defense aerospace portfolios.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing and engineering practices across multiple domains.
• Ability to travel to customer locations and manufacturing facilities as required.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing advanced cost models for aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Experience with composite structures, honeycomb core products, and advanced aerospace materials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting proposal development, bid management, and quotation processes.
• Knowledge of engineering change management and manufacturing process optimization.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Ability to lead workshops, drive process improvements, and support knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Experience working in commercial, defense, and space manufacturing environments.
• Planning and coordination skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Regular collaboration with engineering leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Note

• In order to comply with legal requirements, this role is limited to “U.S. persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
• 120.15. U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, and certain refugees and asylees.
• Candidates must be willing to work in rotational shifts, as the role may involve combination of regular shifts and off shift support needs as they arise.

Estimated annual compensation range for this role will be as follows

• In CA/ WA/NY/CO/MD/IL/MN/NJ: $73,000 to $102,200
• In Washington, DC: $66,500 to $100,300

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

Additional Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• This position may require relocation and/or travel to work/project location.
• In order to comply with legal requirements, this role is limited to “U.S. persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
• 120.15. U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, and certain refugees and asylees.

About Us

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

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