Estimator, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer

Due to nature of the work, all applicants must be US Citizens.

Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services by performing the following duties.

• Analyze requirements, drawings, and specifications to understand the processes required to produce the parts.
• Prepare time/labor estimates for manufacturing component parts and assemblies.
• Obtain costs for materials and outside processes (heat treating, finishing, etc.).
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

• 5+ years experience as an estimator or manufacturing engineer.
• Knowledge of metals, machining, manufacturing, and welding techniques varying from simple to complex.
• Knowledge of manual machines, Boring Mills, Lathes, CNC, 3-Axis, 4-Axis, and 5-Axis - Experience with machining a variety of materials (Aluminum, Stainless, Titanium, Carbon Steels, etc.).
• Experience with geometric tolerances and close tolerance manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand specifications.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• BS in Engineering Discipline Preferred
• Four year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a machine shop environment, ideally as a CNC Operator or programmer
• Strong experience estimating the cost to produce machined parts - reading a blueprint, drawing, and customer specs, and figuring out exactly what itll cost to make the part including material costs, hardware, processing, testing, inspection, paint, certification requirements.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Manufacturing

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing