Project Estimator SAFRAN TEST CELLS, INC.

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Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Occupant des positions de leadership mondial, Safran Aero Boosters conçoit, développe et produit des sous-ensembles, des équipements et des bancs d'essais pour les moteurs aéronautiques et spatiaux. Implantée en Belgique, Safran Aero Boosters dispose de deux filiales aux Etats-Unis et combine le savoir-faire de 1700 talents.

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job;

it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

• Create proposals and bid documents in response to RFQs from Safran Test Cells customers.
• Analyze project technical requirements and coordinate with sales, project management, engineering, procurement and other stakeholders to develop cost‑effective solutions that provide the best value to our customers.
• Collect and analyze all project costs—including raw materials, labor, equipment and tooling—to ensure estimates are accurate.
• Identify and quantify potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of costs.
• Update costs as necessary based on new information and changes to project scope.
• Contribute to moderately complex aspects of a project and consult with STC Engineering Management, comparing new bids with historical bids to develop cost and price estimates for similar projects.
• Develop cost estimates, proposals, compliance matrix and other bid documents to describe the solution that is being bid.
• Ensure proposal, bid documents and price estimates are consistent with each other.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to balance competing priorities of cost and function, developing cost‑effective solutions that provide best value to customers.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to develop solutions compliant with customer requirements.
• Partner with STC Chain Management to identify vendors and obtain quotations for sub‑contracted work.
• Assist STC Supply Chain Management to maintain effective communication between suppliers and STC.
• Participate in sales discussions with customers and assist Sales in detailed scope discussions.
• Mentor and train more junior team members (dependent on level).
• Assist other Project Estimators and Quoting Manager with developing supporting bids from Safran Aero Boosters EU counterparts on STC International proposals.
• Develop and maintain cost estimates and proposal text for standardized equipment.
• Participate in the development of promotional activities such as sales literature development and standard costing models.

• Highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office with high proficiency in Excel and Word, and knowledge of MS Project and PowerPoint.
• Detail‑oriented self‑starter with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and communicate goals, objectives, and accomplishments to team members.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations.
• Critical thinking about customer needs and solutions.
• Accuracy, thoroughness and commitment to quality standards.
• Customer service orientation and ability to deliver a positive experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors, suppliers and team members.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Staffing and Recruiting