Machinist​/Manufacturing Estimator - Defense & Ship Repair

ITL LLC is hiring an experienced manufacturing professional to support estimating and planning for complex defense, maritime, machining, engineering, and ship-repair projects.

This is not a traditional machine-operator position. It is an opportunity for someone with strong machining and manufacturing knowledge to apply that experience to technical estimating, proposal development, production planning, and cross-functional coordination.

At a glance

Company: ITL LLC
Location: Hampton, Virginia
Pay: $80,000-$110,000 annually
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years
Industries: Defense
• Maritime
• Ship Repair
• CBRN
Systems: Microsoft Excel
• ERP/ODOO
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required

Why join ITL LLC?

ITL LLC is a fast-growing AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015-certified defense contractor supporting the U.S. military and federal government across the maritime and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear sectors.

In this role, your manufacturing knowledge will directly influence how complex machining, fabrication, ship-repair, engineering, and defense projects are evaluated and executed. You will work across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and program management to develop estimates that are technically accurate, commercially sound, and achievable in production.

This position is particularly well suited for an experienced machinist, manufacturing estimator, planner, engineer, or ship-repair professional who understands how parts and projects are actually produced-not just how costs appear on a spreadsheet.

The role is also intended to grow into a senior technical estimating and proposal leadership position as ITL continues to expand.

️ What you'll be doing

• Review RFQs, engineering drawings, technical data packages, specifications, statements of work, and customer requirements
• Determine project scope, manufacturing requirements, and the appropriate estimating strategy
• Develop detailed estimates covering materials, labor, outside processing, freight, packaging, testing, inspection, and project risk
• Analyze machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing, assembly, and repair requirements
• Evaluate manufacturability, production constraints, sequencing, schedules, and technical execution risks
• Serve as the primary estimating contact for ship-repair and modernization packages
• Review waterfront work specifications, subcontracted services, labor requirements, and production considerations
• Coordinate with engineering, production, quality, suppliers, subcontractors, and program personnel
• Support proposals for government, defense, maritime, and commercial customers
• Account for inspection, testing, certifications, traceability, preservation, and packaging requirements
• Maintain estimating records, proposal documentation, and quote tracking in ERP/ODOO systems
• Help improve estimating tools, costing models, and proposal processes
• Participate in technical discussions with customers, shipyards, suppliers, and program stakeholders

️ Manufacturing knowledge & systems

This role requires a practical understanding of how manufacturing and repair work is planned, priced, and completed.

Relevant knowledge may include:

• CNC machining and precision manufacturing
• Fabrication and assembly processes
• Manufacturing planning and cost estimating
• Engineering drawings and bills of material
• Additive manufacturing applications
• Ship repair and waterfront operations
• Inspection, testing, and quality documentation
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems, with ODOO experience preferred
• FAR/DFARS requirements
• MIL-SPEC and federal contracting requirements
• CUI, NOFORN, ITAR, and EAR documentation

Opportunity highlights

• $80,000-$110,000 annual salary
• Fast-growing defense contractor
• AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015-certified organization
• Work supporting U.S. military and federal government customers
• Exposure to machining, additive manufacturing, engineering, and ship repair
• Cross-functional role with significant technical responsibility
• Opportunity to improve estimating and proposal processes
• Intended path toward senior technical estimating leadership
• Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply
• Paid federal holidays

What we're looking for

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in…