Fabrication Shop Estimator

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Plano (TX); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bowhead's Fabrication Shop Estimator in Plano, TX determines accurate costs for producing parts and assemblies. You will review customer specs, analyze CAD models, gather material estimates, and prepare detailed quotations.

Ideally 3+ years in fabrication estimating with strong sheet metal, machining, welding and GD&T knowledge; CAD/CA D tools like SolidWorks/AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Prepare estimates for the manufacture of parts, components and assemblies 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 and quotes from external service providers.
• Estimate labor for manufacturing including sheet metal, machining, welding and mechanical assembly.
• Develop and maintain estimating standards and manufacturing process steps with engineering and shop leadership.
• Identify risks and maintain quoting standards.
• Support job planning, coordination, and execution.

Connaissances

Sheet metal

Machining

Welding

Finish fabrication

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Analytical

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's Degree or tradesperson with industry experience

Outils

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office 365

CNC machinery

Laser cutting

Press brake

Description du poste

Bowhead is 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.

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
• Identify risks associated with projects
• Maintain and update quoting standards
• 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.