Estimator Aerospace

Randstad USA; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA seeks an experienced Estimator to review customer RFQs, analyze engineering drawings, and calculate manufacturing costs for aerospace and defense components. You will develop competitive proposals supporting make-vs-buy decisions.

The role requires reading blueprints and GD&T, knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal, brazing, and finishing processes, and hands-on ERP/MRP and MS Excel skills. US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing estimating, quoting, or production planning (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, brazing, and finishing processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred) and MS Excel.
• US work authorization required; AS9100 and ITAR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• RFQ & Cost Estimation: Review customer RFQs, analyze engineering drawings, and calculate detailed costs for labor, machine time, materials, tooling, and vendor services.
• Process Routing: Develop manufacturing process strategies and shop routings for complex components.
• Supplier Sourcing: Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes for raw materials and special processes (heat treating, plating, painting, NDT).
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to optimize manufacturing approaches and assist with make-vs-buy decisions.
• Data & Compliance: Maintain accurate quote records in the ERP system while ensuring full compliance with ITAR and quality standards.

Skills

Blueprints

Quoting

Production Planning

ERP

Excel

Education

No Degree Required

Tools

Epicor ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Seeking an experienced Estimator to review customer RFQs, analyze technical drawings, calculate manufacturing costs, and prepare competitive proposals for aerospace and defense components. Requiresknowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, brazing, and finishing processes.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing estimating, quoting, or production planning (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
• Process Knowledge: CNC machining, sheet metal, welding/brazing, and outside processing.
• Systems: Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred) and MS Excel.
• Requirements: US work authorization required; AS9100 and ITAR familiarity preferred.

Core Responsibilities

• RFQ & Cost Estimation: Review customer RFQs, analyze engineering drawings, and calculate detailed costs for labor, machine time, materials, tooling, and vendor services.
• Process Routing: Develop manufacturing process strategies and shop routings for complex components.
• Supplier Sourcing: Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes for raw materials and special processes (heat treating, plating, painting, NDT).
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Quality to optimize manufacturing approaches and assist with make-vs-buy decisions.
• Data & Compliance: Maintain accurate quote records in the ERP system while ensuring full compliance with ITAR and quality standards.

salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: No Degree Required

Skills

• Blueprints
• Quoting
• Production Planning
• ERP
• Excel

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

No Degree Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).