Project Estimator/ Analyst

Composite Factory; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits and life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee referral program

Shift differential for 2nd shift

Discretionary performance bonuses

Product discounts

Climate-controlled environment

Job summary

Composite Factory in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Project Estimator/Analyst to partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to build accurate quotes for parts, tools, and production costs.

You will gather data, develop bottom-up estimates, and provide cost information to the Senior Project Analyst while supporting cost data collection once production begins. This role involves close collaboration across departments and ongoing cost analysis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience with exposure to cost accounting methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software products.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work independently.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required to comply with ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs with Engineering and Senior Project Analyst to understand requirements.
• Develop bottom-up cost estimates with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure material costs, labor rates, and other job costs are accurate on quotes.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and department leads to gather costing information.
• Assist Purchasing and Planning with quoted estimate details after order receipt.
• Review, maintain and organize open quote list.
• Monitor project actuals to analyze quoting accuracy.
• Support senior management with insights on actual project costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office

Organizational & time management

Prioritization under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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PROFITABILITY Full Time Professional Mooresville, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1633

Why Composite Factory?

Originally established as Fibreworks Composites in 2009 by Guenther Steiner and Joe Hofmann, we grew to become the largest privately-owned composite manufacturer in the U.S. In 2019, we launched Composite Factory, an AS9100 / ISO-certified sister company serving the Aerospace, Aero Structures, Aviation, Defense, and Medical industries - sectors that demand the highest levels of traceability, certification, and quality. Now fully operating under the Composite Factory name, we have united our teams, experience, and capabilities under one brand.

Rooted in motorsports, we are fully vertically integrated, bringing engineering, machining, tool-making, and production under one roof to deliver advanced Composite Structures with speed, precision, and unmatched quality. Join a team pushing the boundaries of advanced composites and building the future of the industry!

Position Overview:

The Project Estimator/Analyst will work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing departments to create project quotes for parts, tools, and any other costs that are required to meet customer requests. This role will gather data and put together cost estimates to provide to the Senior Project Analyst. This role will also provide support by gathering data and understanding real costs once projects begin production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review RFQs with Engineering and Senior Project Analyst to ensure all project requirements are understood.
• Develop bottom-up cost estimates by concurrently working with Engineering and Manufacturing departments.
• Ensure material costs, labor rates, and all other job costs are accurate on quote sheets.
• Communicate routinely with customers, vendors, and department leads to help gather information required for project costs.
• Assist Purchasing and Planning departments with quoted estimate information once an order has been received.
• Review, maintain and organize open quote list.
• Review and monitor project actuals to analyze quoting accuracy.
• Support senior management with insights and data regarding actual project costs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of manufacturing experience with exposure to cost accounting methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software products.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work independently.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident in compliance with ITAR regulations.

Our Investment in You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) matching after 6 months tenure
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Shift differential for 2 nd shift employees
• Potential to earn quarterly discretionary bonuses based on company performance
• Discounts on select services/products
• Climate-controlled work environment

Hours of Operation:

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, overtime, and holidays as scheduled by leadership.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Depending on the position and assigned duties, working conditions and physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting
• Climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, or pulling
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving materials, products, tools, or equipment
• Using computers, machinery, material-handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, or other job-related equipment
• Performing work that requires hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the handling of small parts or components
• Working around moving mechanical equipment and in areas with varying noise levels, temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, dust, chemicals, or other manufacturing-related conditions
• Wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, respirators, or other designated PPE
• Using close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, color recognition, and the ability to adjust focus when required by the position

The specific work environment and physical requirements will depend on the essential functions of the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Composite Factory is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.