Estimator, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Wichita, KS 67203
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Business Development

This position develops quote packages in response to customers’ Requests for Quote (RFQ) for machined parts, and/or structural and major assemblies. Reviews and interprets customer furnished designs to prepare cost estimates for manufacturing methods and processes, including associated nonrecurring and tooling.

• Review and interpret customer designs and specifications to develop manufacturing methods and processes for the purpose of generating cost estimates, including labor, material, and internal or sub‑tier processing
• Confer with others to ensure understanding of the contents and requirements of a quote package
• Collaborate with staff from other functional areas as needed to ensure feasibility and accuracy of manufacturing solutions and estimates
• Develop and/or maintain estimating tools to ensure the greatest accuracy of future bids and streamline the estimating process
• Review completed quotes for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations
• Coordinate with customers’ buyers to ensure quote submittals are accurate and meet the customer’s expectations for content and due date
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all contacts
• Present completed RFQ’s to leadership team succinctly and clearly for appropriate approval
• Accept and adapt easily to change
• Ensure that all activities are consistent with Company Mission Statement
• Operate job‑related equipment with or without an accommodation
• Meet physical demands of job with or without an accommodation
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competency, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred
• At least one year of previous industry experience working as an estimator or similar position required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications
• Understanding of aerostructures assembly, sheet metal and machining methods, processes and equipment, including nonrecurring/tooling development activities
• Business acumen regarding product costing and profitability
• Basic math skills – able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office applications
• Basic knowledge of CATIA v5 preferred
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actions
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and perform work independently without being prompted
  
  Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlines
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR requirement)
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to meet frequent short timeline goals and deadlines