Service and Controls Estimator

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Review customer RFQs, specifications, drawings, and service requests to develop complete and accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare detailed proposals for field service, preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, retrofits and controls modifications.
• Develop scopes of work that accurately define project deliverables, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial terms.
• Estimate labor hours, material requirements, subcontractor costs, travel expenses, and equipment needed to complete projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, service, procurement, and manufacturing teams to validate technical solutions and pricing.
• Work closely with Sales to ensure quotations are competitive, technically accurate, and delivered within customer deadlines.
• Identify technical and commercial risks during the estimating process and communicate findings to management.
• Maintain estimating tools, pricing databases, labor standards, and quotation templates.
• Support customer meetings and occasional site visits to gather information for estimate development and scope clarification.
• Assist with proposal documentation, customer revisions, and post-award handoffs to project management and field service teams.
• Supports service invoicing and aftermarket sales activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate records within the CRM and estimating systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years of experience in estimating, project engineering, field service, project management, or a related technical role within manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Experience with industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, motion control, robotics, and electrical control panels.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, bills of material, and customer specifications.
• Strong understanding of labor estimating, cost analysis, and quotation development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ERP/CRM systems, and estimating software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple quotations while consistently meeting customer deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment
• Experience estimating OEM equipment, aftermarket services, and automation system upgrades.
• Familiarity with controls architecture,…