Senior Manufacturing Process Planner & Estimator

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a Manufacturing Process Planner Estimator in Huntsville, AL, for NASA MSFC METTS III contract. The role involves planning, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing processes, with emphasis on cost estimates and complex assemblies.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of machine shop experience, blueprint reading expertise, and strong fabrication knowledge. On-site work at Redstone Arsenal requires medical screenings and clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of machine shop experience required.
• Formal training in machine shop practices and basic computer skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of blueprint reading, machining processes, and fabrication methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and document manufacturing processes for support and customer organizations.
• Develop detailed process plans, estimates, pricing, and schedules for complex, non-routine parts and equipment.
• Interpret and translate work orders, engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and sample parts with missing dimensions or tolerances.
• Plan operation sequences with original setups, tooling, and machining techniques.
• Estimate manpower, materials, tooling, and machine requirements based on shop capabilities.
• Outline machining processes involving unusual angles and complex geometries.
• Apply advanced shop math to compute angles, indexing, hole patterns, etc.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and manufacturing during work order development.
• Recommend methods to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve dimensional accuracy.
• Perform fabrication or assembly labor when needed to support production activities.

Skills

Machine shop experience

Blueprint reading

Fabrication methods knowledge

Technical documentation

Education

Vocational/technical training

Job description

Astrion seeks a Manufacturing Process Planner Estimator in Huntsville, AL, for NASA MSFC METTS III contract. The role involves planning, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing processes, with emphasis on cost estimates and complex assemblies.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of machine shop experience, blueprint reading expertise, and strong fabrication knowledge. On-site work at Redstone Arsenal requires medical screenings and clearance readiness.