Estimator & Quoting Specialist

Aerostar Manufacturing; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerostar Manufacturing in Romulus, MI seeks a skilled CNC Estimator to prepare quotes for machined parts and review drawings and requirements. You will estimate labor, machine time, tooling, and materials while collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Sales to meet customer needs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CNC estimating or manufacturing, strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills, and proficiency with Mastercam and ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining estimating or manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC milling/turning and machining processes.
• Mastercam experience.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive quotes for CNC machined parts.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements.
• Estimate labor, machine time, materials, tooling, and outside processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Sales.
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC estimating experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Cost estimation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Mastercam

ERP/MRP software

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and competitive quotes for CNC machined parts
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer requirements
• Estimate labor, machine time, materials, tooling, and outside processes
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Sales
• Support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of CNC machining estimating or manufacturing experience
• Strong knowledge of CNC milling/turning and machining processes
• Mastercam experience
• Ability to read complex blueprints and GD&T
• Strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills

Preferred:

• AS9100 and/or ISO 13485 experience
• Knowledge of Program Management, APQP, PPAP a plus!