Sr. COST ESTIMATOR

Entwistle Co; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals

PTO – Up to 5 weeks

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave

Generous Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance

Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Entwistle Co is looking for a skilled Sr Cost Estimator in Hudson, Massachusetts, to lead cost estimating processes for manufacturing projects supporting defense. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of estimating experience in manufacturing or defense products and strong analytical skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and competitive pay based on experience.

Benefits include 401k matching, generous health insurance coverage, and paid family leave.

Qualifications

• 10+ years estimating experience. Costing for manufacturing products and/or Defense related products a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimating processes for manufacturing projects.
• Create Basis of estimate documents.
• Assist in estimating costs for ongoing projects.

Skills

Estimating experience

Costing for manufacturing products

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention-to-detail

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Business Administration

Mathematics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Sr Cost Estimator to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment.

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Our Mission Statement

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long‑term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cost estimating processes in support of manufacturing projects in support of sales to the Department of War or other defense companies. The cost estimates will be for both existing programs that are supported by past historical data, and for new work where estimates must be derived from comparisons to other similar programs.
• Lead the creation of Basis of estimate documents to support and explain cost estimates.
• Support integrated product teams with costing estimates, budgeting, and forecasts.
• Assist in estimating costs to complete for ongoing projects or production.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve data discrepancies or reporting issues.
• Identify and report process or system inefficiencies encountered during daily tasks.

What We Offer

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years estimating experience. Costing for manufacturing products, and/or Defense related products a plus
• Degree in Accounting or Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related field a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using ERP systems. AI query experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and attention‑to‑detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Related Military Job Codes

• Army MOS: 36A – Financial Manager
• Navy NEC: 3100 – Supply Corps Officer
• Air Force AFSC: 65FX – Financial Management
• Marine Corps MOS: 3404 – Financial Management Officer
• Coast Guard Rating: FIN10 - Finance