Senior Cost Estimator

Holt Technical Staffing; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Cost Estimator position in Billerica for a leading U.S. aerospace manufacturer, supported by Holt Technical Staffing. You will calculate production costs, linking estimating, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing to build accurate cost models and ensure efficient production execution.

Applicants should have 5+ years in precision machining or manufacturing engineering, with ERP and Excel proficiency and knowledge of NDT methods. Lean principles and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in precision machining or manufacturing engineering.
• Cost estimating experience in aerospace, defence, or oil & gas industries preferred.
• Familiarity with tooling selection and machining processes for a variety of manufacturing applications.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and manufacturing data management tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) including Magnetic Particle, Pressure Testing, and Dye Penetrant.
• Hands-on experience with machine tools; CNC Lathe experience preferred.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Calculate production costs using labor rates, material costs, and processing estimates.
• Bridge between estimating, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure accurate cost models and efficient production execution.
• Coordinate procurement of raw materials and outside processing services through the integrated supply chain and approved vendor network.
• Support estimating and production coordination functions continuously.

Skills

ERP systems

Data management

Excel

NDT knowledge

CNC lathe experience

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP software

NDT tools

Job description

Senior Cost Estimator

Our client, a leading U.S. based aerospace manufacturing company in Billerica are currently hiring for a Senior Cost Estimator to join their team. The company specialises in high-precision, tight-tolerance aerospace products and are known for producing advanced quality aerospace products, having strong quality standards, and continued investment in modern manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities for theSenior Cost Estimator

• Calculate production costs using labor rates, material costs, and processing estimates.
• Serve as a strategic bridge between estimating, supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing to ensure accurate cost models and efficient production execution.
• Coordinate the procurement of raw materials and outside processing services through the integrated supply chain and approved vendor network.
• Perform all tasks and activities required to seamlessly support the estimating and production coordination functions.

Skills & Experience for theSenior Cost Estimator

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in precision machining or manufacturing engineering.
• Cost estimating experience in aerospace, defence, or oil & gas industries preferred.
• Familiarity with tooling selection and machining processes for a variety of manufacturing applications.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and manufacturing data management tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) including Magnetic Particle, Pressure Testing, and Dye Penetrant.
• Hands-on experience with machine tools; CNC Lathe experience preferred.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.

Physical and Working Requirements:

• Able to work with the standard manufacturing noises thought out the day
• Be able to work on or near moving mechanical parts
• Understand and can operate large rotating machining centres and drilling equipment
• Have the ability to move Industrial Mobile Equipment throughout the shop

Hours and pay rates for the CNC Machinist:

1st shift:08:00am – 17:00pm – Monday - Friday

Pay range: $90,000 - $115,000 – (depending on experience)

This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Senior Cost Estimator