Estimator-Planner - AMT

Zenix Aerospace Inc; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

PTO and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is seeking an Estimator/Planner to create cost estimates and manufacturing plans for CNC machined, formed, and assembled parts in Monroe, WA. You will maintain ERP bill of materials and manufacturing plans to meet customer requirements.

The role requires an Associate's Degree or higher, 2 years of estimating/planning experience, and strong Excel and CAD skills (CATIA). Travel between facilities may be required; U.S. export compliance applies.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher is required.
• 2 years previous experience in estimating and/or planning.
• Strong background in MS Excel, CAD software (CATIA), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Background in machining, sheet metal, and/or complex assembly techniques.
• Highly skilled in reading blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience in ERP systems (Epicor Kinetic or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer orders/drawings/specifications to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Reviews incoming bid opportunities to determine scope and alignment with company capabilities.
• Estimate manufacturing times and tooling costs, obtain quotes for materials and outside processes, determine economical lot size.
• Create manufacturing plans in ERP system capturing all material, production, and inspection requirements.
• Identify non-recurring expenses related to onboarding of, or changes to, a part.
• Maintain manufacturing plan revision control as necessary to produce parts that meet latest customer engineering and requirements.
• Understand the needs of internal consumers of ERP data, update and maintain data to support effective use by all downstream processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

Tools

MS Excel

CATIA CAD

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Epicor Kinetic ERP

Job description

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Full Time Monroe, WA, US

Salary Range: $36.00 To $46.00 Hourly

Company Description:

We are a manufacturer of structural parts for the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) in the large business and regional jet markets. Our experience and capabilities span multiple segments of an aircraft, including the engine pylon, struts, wing box, wings, wheel well, and the interior. Our success is based on utilizing proprietary manufacturing techniques to manufacture high quality complex parts through cost effective production.

Given its breadth of capabilities and strong customer relationships, we have substantial content on the aviation industry's most popular aircraft.

Job Description:

Creates cost estimates and manufacturing plans for precision CNC machined, formed, and assembled parts, accounting for all customer requirements. Maintain ERP system with current bill of materials and manufacturing plan.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Analyze customer orders/drawings/specifications to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Reviews incoming bid opportunities to determine scope and alignment with company capabilities
• Estimate manufacturing times and tooling costs, obtain quotes for materials and outside processes, determine economical lot size.
• Create manufacturing plans in ERP system capturing all material, production, and inspection requirements.
• Identify non-recurring expenses related to onboarding of, or changes to, a part.
• Maintain manufacturing plan revision control as necessary to produce parts that meet latest customer engineering and requirements.
• Understand the needs of internal consumers of ERP data, update and maintain data to support effective use by all downstream processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What key skills and experience do I need?

• Able to multi-task and work well without supervision
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Possess a positive attitude and be a motivated self-starter
• Use good judgment and common sense to make numerous daily decisions
• Able to collaborate with all other departments of the company
• Anticipates internal and external customer needs, gives high priority to customer satisfaction and service

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associates Degree or higher
• 2 years previous experience in estimating and/or planning
• Strong background in MS Excel, knowledge of CAD software (CATIA), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Background in machining, sheet metal, and/or complex assembly techniques
• Highly skilled in reading blueprints and geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T)
• Experience in ERP systems (Epicor Kinetic or equivalent)

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

• Some travel between facilities or to customer locations is required
• The Estimator/Planner is required to enter the machine shop environment at times throughout the workday; this environment may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc.
• Possible skin and inhaled contact with various sealants, paints, adhesives, and other chemicals may occur
• Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required
• Safety training is required and provided by the Company in accordance with applicable law, industry standards, and Company policy

Physical Demands:

• Use of computer keyboard and mouse throughout the work day
• Lifting up to 35 pounds

Why join Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar?

We are committed to continuous sustainable growth through superior customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to operating in an ethical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner while providing a rewarding work environment for our employees. Our mission is supported by a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and strategic technology investments.

Salary Offering:$36.00 per hour to $46.00 per hour

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar offers eligible employees (and eligible family members):

• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse or Child Life Insurance,
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Eligible employees are also offered 401k, PTO, 80 hours of paid holiday per calendar year, and other compensation (as applicable).

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is an equal opportunity employer.