Estimator; Day Shift

A&G Machine is seeking an experienced Aerospace Manufacturing Estimator for our shop, which performs soft and hard metal machining, assembly and sub-assembly, and sheet metal part processing. We are a private, family-oriented company with over 40 years of sustained successful operations, retaining the best talent in the industry.

• Ability to analyze aerospace/aircraft blue prints, engineering models, and product standards to prepare time, cost, materials and labor estimates
• Evaluate drawing and bill of material specifications to verify the manufacturing estimate is achievable and practical.
• Consult with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to discuss & formulate estimates, as well as resolve pricing issues.
• Develop make/buy analyses utilizing cost data history and supplier quotes coupled with core/context analysis.
• Analyze prior proposal data to compare estimated manufacturing hours against actual executed hours, to improve future estimate accuracy.
• Lead the estimating function on quick turn-around estimates, a high level of customer service, highly accurate estimates, detailed thorough analysis, written proposal presentation at an executive level, and optimized estimating process and tools.
• Create accurate cost estimates for manufacturing and production programs. These programs range from highly technical developmental designs to sustainment activities for existing products in various manufacturing volumes.
• Identify and quantify manufacturing requirements that may impact costs, such as labor, engineering, tooling, and capital equipment.
• Collaborate with the various teams to quote expected material costs, determine designs that utilize the most efficient manufacturing methods, and validate manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Support proposal personnel through the full proposal process, from RFP to final negotiations.
• Support the production planning team to validate manufacturing average costs and optimal production lot sizes.

• First and foremost, must have the ability to problem solve and make educated decisions independently.
• Ability to think on the fly and respond to changing customer requirements.
• Desire to continually learn new skills and on-the-job training.
• 3 or more years of related experience in manufacturing, tool design, process planning, quality control or operations finance is required.
• Dependable, adaptive, detail oriented, innovative, and thrives in a high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical fabrication methods and equipment.
• Experience with both hard metals and alum manufacturing and estimating.
• Catia V5
• Understanding of Multi Axis Machining
• Written and oral communication skills to support teamwork and collaboration with proposal personnel, manufacturing personnel, engineering 1 teams, and support organizations.
• Ability to analyze and understand technical drawings, bills of material, engineering sketches, CAD models, prototypes, specifications, and ad hoc requirements.
• Knowledge of learning curves, complexity factors, and other cost modifiers.
• Ability to clearly justify final cost estimates in contract negotiations.
• Microsoft Office / Excel proficient.
• Ability to work well with others as part of the proposal team
• Desire to continuously improve the estimating job function and optimize estimate accuracy

• Minimum of 3 years Aerospace Estimating experience.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing processes including machining, assembly, and forming.
• Knowledge of Aerospace specifications.
• Experience with Tooling and development NRE costs.
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• Required to push, pull, lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Moderate walking, standing, lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Work around moving objects, and with machinery with moving parts.

• Work performed in a combination of shop and office environments.
• Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.

Full-time, In-Person (occasional remote work may be possible.)

• 8 Hour Shift
• Monday to Friday

• Salary Position
• Salary minimum: $85k+ DOE

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% employer match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Please Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.