Fabrication Shop Estimator

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

Job summary

Bowhead in Plano, TX seeks a Fabrication Shop Estimator to determine accurate fabrication costs and produce detailed quotations for parts and assemblies. The role collaborates with the Fab Shop GM, Program Manager and engineering to define processes and estimates.

Responsibilities include evaluating material, labor, tooling and external services, reviewing customer data packs, and maintaining estimating standards to support timely bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or tradesperson with industry experience required.
• 3+ years estimating experience in fabrication or similar.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal, machining, welding, finish fabrication.
• Experience with CNC, laser cutting, press brake operations.
• Reading engineering drawings with GD&T interpretation.
• Excellent math, analytics, and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to manage priorities.
• Organized with ability to meet deadlines; PM experience is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office; SolidWorks/AutoCAD knowledge helpful.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense is a plus; Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Determine material, operations, labor and machines for each part.
• Prepare estimates for material, labor, tooling, inspection and outside processing
• Review customer scope, specs and quality standards from the contract package
• Review customer prints, CAD models and specs; apply standards
• Gather material estimates from suppliers
• Gather quotes from external service providers (steel, cutting, NDT, paint)
• Estimate labor for sheet metal, machining, welding and assembly
• Develop and maintain estimating standards
• Develop manufacturing steps with engineering; estimate run times
• Produce detailed estimates with actual vendor prices
• Identify risks and maintain quoting standards
• Support job planning, coordination and execution with leadership

Skills

Estimating

Costing

GD&T

Math

Analytical

Communication

Project mgmt

MS Office

Vendor coordination

Time management

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree or tradesperson with industry experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CNC machinery

Laser cutting

Press brake

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.