Fabrication Shop Estimator

UIC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Fabrication Shop Estimator for our Plano, TX location. This role determines accurate production costs, collaborates with the Fab Shop GM, Program Manager and engineering to finalize and provide detailed quotations.

Responsibilities include assessing material, operations, labor, and machines; reviewing customer specifications and drawings; obtaining supplier estimates and external quotes; and developing estimating standards to support builds and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or tradesperson with industry experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of estimating experience in fabrication or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal, machining, welding and finish fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for manufacture including material, labor, tooling, inspection and any outside processing.
• Review customer scope, specifications and quality standards from the contract Technical Data Package.
• Review and analyze customer prints, CAD models, specifications and applicable standards.
• Gather material estimates from suppliers.
• Gather quotes/pricing from external service providers (e.g. steel supply, metal cutting, NDT, paint).
• Estimate labor for sheet metal, machining, welding and mechanical assembly for build-to-print fabrications.
• Develop and maintain estimating standards; produce detailed estimates with vendor prices.
• Identify risks and maintain quoting standards.
• Develop manufacturing process steps with engineering; estimate labor run times.

Skills

Estimating experience

Sheet metal knowledge

CNC knowledge

GD&T interpretation

Engineering drawings

MS Office

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or tradesperson with industry experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

Job description

Overview

FABRICATION SHOP ESTIMATOR(PLTX):

We are seeking a Fabrication Shop Estimator to join our team in Plano, Texas. The Fabrication Shop Estimator is responsible for determining the accurate cost for producing manufactured products. The estimator is to ensure all information is obtained to perform job requirements successfully and support any supplier collaborations. The estimator will work with the Fab Shop General Manager, Program Manager and business unit engineering to develop solutions to properly estimate the manufacture of the component; finalize and provide detail quotations.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include but are not limited to; determining proper material, operations, labor and machines to be utilized in production for each part quoted:

• Preparing estimates for the manufacture of parts, components and assemblies including material, labor, tooling, inspection and any outside processing
• Review and clearly understand customer scope, specifications, and required quality standards from the contract Technical Data Package
• Review and analyze customer prints, CAD models, specifications, and applicable standards
• Gather material estimates from suppliers
• Gather quotes/pricing from external service providers (i.e. steel supply, metal cutting, non-destructive testing, and paint shops)
• Effectively estimate labor required for manufacturing, including sheet metal, machining, welding and mechanical assembly for build-to-print fabrications
• Develop and maintain estimating standards
• Develop manufacturing process steps in conjunction with engineering and shop leadership; estimate labor run times to support that process
• Produce detailed, supported estimates to include actual vendor prices
• Identify risks associated with projects
• Maintain and update quoting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or tradesperson with industry experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of estimating experience in the fabrication industry or equivalent industry experience
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal, machining, welding and finish fabrication processes
• Experience with CNC machinery, laser cutting, or press brake operations
• Robust interpretation of engineering drawings with a solid understanding of GD&T
• Strong math, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Project management experience is a strong asset and will help support job planning, coordination, and execution.
• Strong time-management skills; ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense is considered an asset
• Valid Driver’s license

Targeted salary range is $80,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 or more pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. US Citizenship is a requirement at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.