Cost Estimator, Senior; Aerospace & Defense

Cost Estimator, Senior (Aerospace & Defense) (1299)# Cost Estimator, Senior (Aerospace & Defense) (1299)
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8103 Rankin Rd - Humble, TX 77396## Overview Position Type Full Time Job ShiftAM Shift Education Level2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage None Category Professional  Services## Description
** COMPANY

SUMMARY:

** CDI Products, a Michelin Group Company, is a global leader in high-performance polymer products, wear components, and functional parts. With locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, we deliver fully integrated solutions from raw materials to finished products through in-house engineering and material development capabilities. Serving industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Semiconductor, and Water Treatment, our materials and products are expertly engineered and tested on-site.

Our team is committed to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions around the globe.

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* JOB SUMMARY:

** to develop accurate, competitive manufacturing cost estimates across CDI’s engineered sealing and polymer product portfolio. This role will serve as a senior technical resource, primarily supporting Aerospace & Defense opportunities while assisting with Energy and other industrial markets. The position requires strong manufacturing cost knowledge, technical expertise, independent judgment, and the ability to mentor colleagues and improve estimating processes without direct supervisory responsibilities.

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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

**** 1. Cost Estimating & Quotation Development
*** Develop accurate, documented manufacturing cost estimates for new, modified, and existing products.
* Analyze customer drawings, specifications, BOMs, materials, and manufacturing processes to determine cost requirements.
* Calculate material, labor, machine time, tooling, outside processing, inspection, scrap, and applicable overhead costs.
* Document estimating assumptions, risks, and technical requirements while supporting timely and accurate quotations.
** 2. Aerospace & Defense Estimating
*** Serve as the primary estimating resource for assigned Aerospace & Defense opportunities.
* Interpret technical drawings, material specifications, inspection requirements, traceability, and customer-specific quality requirements.
* Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Product Management to assess manufacturing feasibility and specialized processing needs.
* Account for applicable aerospace quality, certification, documentation, and ITAR considerations in cost development.
** 3. Supplier & Approved Vendor Coordination
*** Support the development and maintenance of CDI's Aerospace & Defense Approved Vendor List (AVL).
* Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Quality to identify qualified suppliers and validate pricing, lead times, and sourcing requirements.
* Identify supplier capability gaps and coordinate with appropriate teams regarding supplier approvals, documentation, and compliance requirements.
** 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Partner with the Product Management Director – Aerospace to support portfolio priorities, technical requirements, and new business opportunities.
* Provide estimating support to the Energy team, including workload balancing and technical problem-solving.
* Work with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, Quality, Commercial, and Finance to validate cost inputs and resolve estimating questions.
* Clearly communicate cost assumptions, risks, missing information, and quotation requirements.
** 5. Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement
*** Serve as a senior technical resource, providing guidance and mentoring to other estimators without direct supervisory responsibility.
* Promote consistent estimating methods,…