Aerospace Cost Estimator: Bid Analytics & Costing

Cost Estimator (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Job Duties:

• Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
• Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
• Creating labor estimates for any project
• Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
• Managing bids from vendors and contractors
• Using bid data to prepare detailed cost analysis
• Presenting prepared estimates to management
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and Harlow Aerostructures LLC

Position Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Advanced computer competency and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Experience with ERP systems
• Ability to comply with instructions, procedures, standards, and policies that are obtained within the organization using professional discretion
• Excellent time management skills, good judgment, problem solving, and analytical abilities in order to effectively meet deadlines
• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
• Provide excellent customer service to external and internal customers
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, understanding GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and using CAD/CAM systems
• Education:
  
  Associate's degree in engineering or equivalent experience in manufacturing/engineering
• Experience:
  
  3+ years in aerospace manufacturing; machining experience 3-Axis, 4-Axis and 5-Axis, engineering and or cost estimation

EEO Statement:
It is the policy of Harlow Aerostructures LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. No person is to be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Any employee who feels he or she is the victim of discrimination has a responsibility to report this fact to the Company's President or Human Resources. Although the Company does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, it is required to comply with federal laws to ensure that its work force is legally eligible to work in the United States.

Harlow Aerostructures LLC is an ITAR facility.