Estimator

John Galt Staffing; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Sr. Technical Recruiter to analyze project specifications and prepare cost estimates. Candidates should have extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering, with a strong understanding of machining processes. This full-time position focuses on providing detailed estimates to improve project efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an estimator or manufacturing engineer.
• Knowledge of metals, machining, manufacturing, and welding techniques.
• Ability to read and understand specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare time/labor estimates for manufacturing.
• Conduct special studies for cost effectiveness.

Skills

Estimating manufacturing costs

Knowledge of machining

Blueprint reading

Experience with CAD machines

Geometric tolerances

Education

BS in Engineering Discipline

Five years of experience in manufacturing

Job description

Sr. Technical Recruiter at John Galt Staffing

Due to nature of the work, all applicants must be US Citizens.

Summary

Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, drawings, and specifications to understand the processes required to produce the parts.
• Prepare time/labor estimates for manufacturing component parts and assemblies.
• Obtain costs for materials and outside processes (heat treating, finishing, etc.).
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as an estimator or manufacturing engineer.
• Knowledge of metals, machining, manufacturing, and welding techniques varying from simple to complex.
• Knowledge of manual machines, Boring Mills, Lathes, CNC, 3-Axis, 4-Axis, and 5-Axis - Experience with machining a variety of materials (Aluminum, Stainless, Titanium, Carbon Steels, etc.).
• Experience with geometric tolerances and close tolerance manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand specifications.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Education and/or Experience

• BS in Engineering Discipline Preferred
• Four year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a machine shop environment, ideally as a CNC Operator or programmer
• Strong experience estimating the cost to produce machined parts - reading a blueprint, drawing, and customer specs, and figuring out exactly what itll cost to make the part including material costs, hardware, processing, testing, inspection, paint, certification requirements.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing