Estimating Supervisor

Verus Aerospace; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace in Torrance, CA is seeking a cost estimator to support our aerospace proposals. You will compile labor and material estimates, analyze drawings and BOMs, and develop cost models to support RFP responses.

Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, participate in fact-finding and pricing reviews, and contribute to should-cost assessments during contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Experience in cost estimation, pricing or proposal support is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, BOMs, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost, schedule, and proposal elements per RFP.
• Analyze specifications, blueprints, and BOMs to compute production costs.
• Coordinate data collection from engineering and manufacturing departments.
• Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customers.

Skills

Enovia

3D PDF

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma / GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Enovia

3D PDF

MS Excel

Job description

Develops, plans and schedules proposals. Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications. Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments. Research and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts. Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings. Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and follow general company and corporate policies and procedures.
• Know, understand, and follow department policies and procedures.
• Estimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal of data submitted by prospective customers.
• Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.
• Report to work on time, follow instructions from supervisor or management, interact well co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Other various duties as needed or as assigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• College Degree preferred
• 2+ years’ experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess basic computer proficiency and functional knowledge with applications and activities including (but not limited to):
  
  
  
  • Understanding of Enovia, 3D PDF, and other software used to view engineering models.
  
  
  • Microsoft Office proficient with MS Excel focus.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Qualifications required for an individual to perform the job successfully include:

• Understanding of Aerospace Aluminum sheet-metal fabrication processes, tool manufacturing, Titanium forming, Assembly structures and BOMs, and Machining.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications, drawings, 3D models, GD&T requirements, and contractual Terms and Conditions.