Estimator

Ducommun Incorporated; Gardena, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Gardena, CA is seeking an Estimator to develop and oversee cost proposals for government and commercial customers. You will review RFQs, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management, and prepare the Basis of Estimate with detailed cost elements.

The role involves identifying outside processing, researching historical data, and ensuring proposals are fully compliant and competitive.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of cost estimating and price analysis.
• Ability to read blueprints and mylars clearly.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Experience with outside processing and NRE costing.
• Ability to prepare fully compliant cost proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, coordinate, and oversee cost proposals to government and commercial customers.
• Review RFPs for pricing requirements with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management.
• Identify and generate RFPs for materials and outside processing.
• Prepare comprehensive Basis of Estimate (BOE) reports.
• Support Product Launch meetings as needed.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Catia modeling

Technical specs reading

Manufacturing materials knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Learning curve math

Stretch forming knowledge

MS Excel proficiency

ERP/MRP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing/Engineering degree (2- or 4-year)

Tools

Catia

BAAN V

AutoVue

SolidWorks

Unigraphics

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Estimator

An Estimator must be knowledgeable about general processmethodology, current materials, and outside processing cost. The Estimatorshould be aware of all intimate Recurring and Non-recurring costs for the Basisof Estimate as they are related to the proposal/quote in regard to Customerrequirements of their original request for quote (RFQ). The Estimator shouldseek out insight as necessary from other team members as the needs required inpreparation of the final quotation/proposal submission due date nears. TheEstimator must be aware of the competition, our cost and profit margins and beprepared to support Sales, Business Management, Engineering, Finance, andProduction Control in negotiations and Product Launches.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our facility in Gardena, CA is a leading global supplier oflarge stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplasticforming and complex fastened and welded assemblies.

Job Summary

• Develop,analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare, and oversee cost proposals togovernment and commercial customers.
  
• Reviewand interpret the Request for Proposal (RFP) for all pricing requirementsand work with the Engineering,
  
• Qualityand Program Management to set up the approach and schedule required forbidding the proposal.
  
• Identifyand generate RFPs for all materials and outside processing to suppliers orDAS GOREM Purchasing.
  
• Researchhistorical data in detail and develop fully traceable summaries.
  
• Developfully compliant and accurate cost proposals.
  
• Supportchanges or modifications with the customer and participate with theContract Negotiation team.
  
• Establishmethod of manufacturing, detailed job instructions, estimating packagepreparation, and prepare and produce the summarization of Basis ofEstimate (BOE) reporting sheets.
  
• Withthe assistance from Engineering, the Estimator shall be given theIdentifying Tools required and concepts (with Engineering concurrence),including NC Tapes, Stretch Forms, Mill Fixtures, Check Fixtures, etc.
• The Estimator will compile all Non-Recurring (NRE) tooling cost summaryreports, with breakout of all costs; labor, tools, equipment, outsidesub-tier requirements and include all the cost elements in the finalquotation/proposal.
• ProvideRecurring calculation of hours summary cost (REC) using establishedtemplates that include labor hours, material, outside processing, and anyInternal Work orders (IWO) processed into a basis of estimate (BOE)report.
  
• Providedetail Financial Analysis against cost elements of a quote, prepare andsupport the financial "Basis of
• Estimate" summary to Management and Seniorlevel approval personnel. Ascertain the quote is considered "Fair & Reasonable"prior to submittal to Sales, Business management and/or Customer.
  
• Attend(as necessary/or directed) and provide support and guidance for ProductLaunch meetings.
  
• Adhereto all directives of "Best Practices" to assure all departmentrequirements, deadlines and obligations are met.
  
• Stayabreast of the latest technologies, techniques within the Aerospaceindustry by attending classes, seminars, magazine periodicals, Internetsearches etc.
  
• Responsiblefor the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated intheir work area.
  
• Performsother duties as assigned including leading projects and participation inproject committees

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Abilityto read and understand blueprints and mylars.
  
• Abilityto use modeling software such as Catia.
  
• Abilityto read and understand technical specifications.
  
• Knowledgeof manufacturing materials, processes, and tooling.
  
• Workwell in a team environment as well as individually.
  
• Possessexcellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Demonstratea thorough knowledge of learning curve applications, mathematicalformulas, and the ability to apply multi-curve projections.
  
• Knowledgeof stretch forming, machining, chemical milling, sheet metal and assemblyprocesses are a must.
  
• Thoroughknowledge of Microsoft Excel, as well as MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
  
• Workingknowledge of BAAN V, Auto-vue, Solid Works, Unigraphics, and knowledge ofmultiple ERP/MRP systems a plus.

Required Experience and Education

• MinimumHigh School diploma or equivalent
  
• 2-yearor 4-year degree with courses in Manufacturing and/or Engineering, or Fiveyears' experience and a proven knowledge of cost estimating, and priceanalysis skills.
  
• 1-5years' experience within the Aerospace or aircraft production industry
  
• Atleast 1 year experience in Aerospace estimating preferred

This is a generic job posting for a Estimator.Depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, they willbe hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) leveljob and pay scale.

Base Compensation: USD 23.00 - 28.00 Paid Hourly

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

268 E. Gardena Road
Gardena, California, 90248
United States