Senior Aerospace & Defense Cost Estimator

CDI Products; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CDI Products in Humble, TX seeks a Senior Cost Estimator to develop accurate manufacturing cost estimates for aerospace & defense opportunities. You will analyze drawings, materials, processes, and overhead to prepare competitive quotations.

The role requires strong cost knowledge, mentoring teammates, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sourcing, and Commercial teams. Experience with ITAR and AS9100 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing cost estimating.
• Experience with aerospace & defense programs preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and ERP/MMS systems.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and leading process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, documented cost estimates for new/modified products.
• Analyze drawings, BOMs, materials, processes to determine costs.
• Account for materials, labor, tooling, outside processing, overhead.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sourcing, and Finance.
• Mentor estimators and improve estimating processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cost Estimation

Analytical skills

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Oracle ERP

Paperless Parts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Paperless Parts

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

CDI Products in Humble, TX seeks a Senior Cost Estimator to develop accurate manufacturing cost estimates for aerospace & defense opportunities. You will analyze drawings, materials, processes, and overhead to prepare competitive quotations.

The role requires strong cost knowledge, mentoring teammates, and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Sourcing, and Commercial teams. Experience with ITAR and AS9100 is a plus.