Quoting Engineer (Aerospace Estimator-Material Quote Specialist)

J. Morrissey & Company; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

INDA is seeking a Quoting Engineer / Aerospace Estimator in Fairfield County, CT, to join a high-precision aerospace manufacturing team. The role blends engineering, pricing, and production planning to win complex programs.

You will review RFQs, blueprints, and customer requirements, assess manufacturability, and develop detailed cost estimates for materials, machining, and outside processing, collaborating with sales and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace estimating, quoting, manufacturing engineering, or cost analysis.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations and machining processes.
• CATIA experience preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, blueprints, specs, and customer requirements for aerospace parts.
• Assess manufacturability for machined and fabricated parts.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for materials, machining, and outsourcing.
• Support quotes for major aerospace customers (Sikorsky, Lockheed, Boeing, Spirit).
• Collaborate with sales and manufacturing leadership on proposals.
• Review technical requirements in CAD/CAM environments; CATIA a plus.
• Coordinate with suppliers for material and outside processing pricing.
• Manage high quote volume—about 200 part numbers per week.
• Assist VP of Manufacturing with estimating and quoting strategy.

Skills

Technical analysis

Manufacturing strategy

Estimating

Aerospace manufacturing

Blueprint reading

CATIA (CAD/CAM)

Vendor coordination

High-volume environment

Tools

CATIA

Job description

QUOTING ENGINEER / AEROSPACE ESTIMATOR – Fairfield County, CT

What if your next job put you at the center of aerospace manufacturing strategy, pricing, and production planning? We’re partnering with a well-established aerospace and precision manufacturing company in Fairfield County, CT that is looking for a Quoting Engineer / Aerospace Estimator—but this is more than just generating quotes. This is for someone who:

• Enjoys technical analysis, manufacturing strategy, and detailed estimating work


• Understands aerospace manufacturing processes and manufacturability


• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment


• Takes pride in accuracy, organization, and problem-solving


• Wants to play a critical role in winning and supporting complex aerospace programs

You’ll be:

• Reviewing RFQs, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements for aerospace components and assemblies


• Performing manufacturability assessments for machined and fabricated parts


• Developing detailed cost estimates for materials, machining, outside processing, and production operations


• Supporting quotes and bids for major aerospace customers including Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Spirit, and others


• Collaborating closely with sales and manufacturing leadership to build accurate and competitive proposals


• Working with CAD/CAM systems to review technical requirements (CATIA experience is a plus)


• Coordinating with suppliers and vendors for material and outside processing pricing


• Managing a high volume of quote activity—approximately 200 part numbers per week


• Assisting the VP of Manufacturing with estimating and quoting strategy

What makes this role stand out:

• Work in a high-precision, aerospace-focused manufacturing environment


• Direct exposure to military and aerospace programs with industry-leading customers


• Opportunity to play a key role in production planning and business growth


• Blend of engineering, manufacturing, and strategic estimating responsibilities


• Highly visible role working alongside senior manufacturing leadership

Ideal background:

• Experience in aerospace estimating, quoting, manufacturing engineering, or cost analysis


• Strong ability to read blueprints, specifications, and engineering drawings


• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing operations and machining processes


• CAD/CAM experience required; CATIA experience preferred


• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail


• Someone who enjoys technical desk work and manufacturing strategy

Full-time position

Salary: Based on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package available

Location: Fairfield County, CT

If you’re someone who enjoys the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and strategy—and wants to play a critical role in supporting aerospace production and growth—this could be the opportunity.

INDA