SENIOR ESTIMATOR (FV)

Ravelin Defense; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravelin Defense in Green Bay, Wisconsin seeks a Senior Estimator to prepare accurate, timely cost estimates for complex metal fabrication projects, including machined parts, weldments, and assemblies. The role requires deep understanding of manufacturing processes, drawings, and project scope.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales to support profitability, break down cost elements, and ensure compliance with FAR/TINA.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating fabrication costs for metal parts, weldments, and assemblies.
• Ability to break down assemblies into material, labor, machine time, subcontracting, and overhead.
• Familiarity with FAR and TINA requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Program Management to validate assumptions and optimize manufacturing approaches.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and other project documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates for fabrication, machining, and assembly work.
• Break down complex assemblies into individual cost elements—material, labor, machine time, subcontracting, and overhead.
• Generate cost data and supporting documentation in compliance with Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
• Prepare compliant cost breakdowns, pricing narratives, and supporting data for government and prime contractor submissions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Program Management to validate assumptions and optimize manufacturing approaches.
• Utilize estimating and ERP tools such as Paperless Parts and Infor Syteline to generate, track, and manage estimate data.
• Provide feedback and insight into pricing strategy and competitiveness based on market conditions and historical data.
• Identify potential project risks, cost drivers, and value engineering opportunities.
• Participate in proposal reviews and pricing audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Mentor and support estimators, sharing best practices for cost modeling, process analysis, and quoting methodology.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in estimating and data management.

Skills

Cost estimation

Analytical thinking

Drawings interpretation

Tools

Paperless Parts

Infor Syteline

Job description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN

Basic Job Purpose

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for complex metal fabrication projects, including machined parts, assemblies, and weldments. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, engineering drawings, and project scope. The Senior Estimator will collaborate with engineering, operations, and sales teams to support business growth and ensure profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and other project documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates for fabrication, machining, and assembly work.
• Break down complex assemblies into individual cost elements—material, labor, machine time, subcontracting, and overhead.
• Generate cost data and supporting documentation in compliance with Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
• Prepare compliant cost breakdowns, pricing narratives, and supporting data for government and prime contractor submissions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Program Management to validate assumptions and optimize manufacturing approaches.
• Utilize estimating and ERP tools such as Paperless Parts and Infor Syteline to generate, track, and manage estimate data.
• Provide feedback and insight into pricing strategy and competitiveness based on market conditions and historical data.
• Identify potential project risks, cost drivers, and value engineering opportunities.
• Participate in proposal reviews and pricing audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Mentor and support estimators, sharing best practices for cost modeling, process analysis, and quoting methodology.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in estimating and data management.