Entry Level Materials Estimator
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Ascent Aerospace
Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!
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.
Computes cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor. Prepares and maintains historical cost data. Assist program management with up scope cost estimates.
Essential FunctionsThis document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
- Interpret the Bill of Materials from customer models, drawings, and specifications.
- Verify pricing and lead times from approved vendors for all material and purchase items from Bill of Materials, data, prints and quote package (steel, aluminum, Invar, casters, etc.).
- Enter pricing and pertinent information into Quote Central system.
- Utilize CATIA to measure, hide and show details to be sure all material and purchased items are accounted for in each quote.
- Interact with our customers, vendors and internal teams for ongoing clarifications and updates.
- Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
- 1-3 years of experience of estimating or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes, along with raw materials and quality policies.
- Ability to interpret Bill of Materials requirements from customer models, drawings, and specifications.
- This position must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required. For further details as to how a "U.S. Person" is determined, please see SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS below!
- Associate degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Industrial Management.
- Experience in estimating, engineering, building of aerospace tooling.
- Ability to interpret Bill of Materials requirements from customer models, drawings, and specifications.
- Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance:
Though not required of this role, individuals that have current, previous, or are willing to go through the process to obtain and maintain during the duration of employment are preferred.
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- May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday and would primarily be local during the business day. However, some projects may require overnight stays as well as out-of-the-area travel paid for by the business.
- Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
- May access and work in the manufacturing plant
- While performing the duties of this job, 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…
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