Manufacturing Estimator & Cost Planner

Lamsco West, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamsco West, Inc. is seeking an Estimator responsible for estimating and planning manufacturing operations based on cost estimates of materials and internal/external processes to meet customer requirements.

You will develop cost estimates for parts, review drawings to bid, obtain material pricing, and prepare comprehensive cost analyses. Strong math and CAD/CAM familiarity are beneficial; aerospace knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing estimating and/or planning preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to read and interpret customer drawings and documents.
• Strong mathematical and numerical analysis skills.
• Aerospace knowledge is a major plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates on individual parts and updates MRP system accordingly.
• Reviews customer drawings and documents and understands scope of work to bid.
• Obtains pricing for materials and bids from subcontractors/outside vendors.
• Prepares cost analyses summarizing material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs.
• Communicates inaccuracies to supervisor and ensures data integrity.
• Ability to work overtime or adjust hours to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Manufacturing estimating

Verbal and written English

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Lamsco West, Inc. is seeking an Estimator responsible for estimating and planning manufacturing operations based on cost estimates of materials and internal/external processes to meet customer requirements.

You will develop cost estimates for parts, review drawings to bid, obtain material pricing, and prepare comprehensive cost analyses. Strong math and CAD/CAM familiarity are beneficial; aerospace knowledge is a plus.