Controls Estimator

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 mould and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar moulds ever made.

The Controls Estimator will play a key role in the development and securing of new business for the company. This role leads the development of the control’s solution and cost estimate within complex, technical proposals across all Ascent Aerospace sites.

• Follow company processes to develop the controls solution for all key proposals, including system architecture, controls material content, labor and material costs, and technical proposal development.
• Meet with prospective customers as needed, collaborating with the Account Management team and Proposal Lead to understand project scope, specifications, and budget to provide the best solution.
• Identify and coordinate with supplier partners early to leverage resources throughout the proposal phase.
• Coordinate with mechanical estimating resources and procurement for requests for quotations from outside suppliers for parts, materials, hardware, or specialized solutions.
• Support the presentation of bids and bid strategy to leadership for approval.
• Understand and follow safety & environmental regulations and identify safety/environmental concerns.
• Adhere to the Quality System and actively participate in continuous improvement.
• Perform other job‑related tasks as reasonably assigned by manager.

• BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Management, or equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years of related experience (preferably including estimating).
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and automation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
• Ability to comprehend complex specifications, CAD models, drawings, etc.
• Strong understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic schematics, CNC motion control, robotics, PLCs, HMIs.
• Maintain current knowledge of new and existing products, applications, and standards (NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC, CE) as they relate to control panel design and build.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Very high attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of project costs.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines.

• None

• Moderate

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.
• The employee may be exposed to vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day.
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO…