JOB SUMMARY

We’re looking for a seasoned estimator to join our team and take ownership of the quoting process. This is a key role that directly supports our leadership team and helps drive the future of our business.

WHO YOU ARE

• You’ve worked in a CNC machine shop/ sheet metal technicians or precision manufacturing environment
• You know how to read technical prints and understand machining processes
• You’ve done quoting, production planning, or estimating (5+ years preferred)
• You’re not afraid of data, spreadsheets, or building processes
• You understand that some jobs are worth taking at a loss — and some aren’t worth doing at a profit
• You’re a clear communicator, willing to collaborate with leadership and the shop floor
• You’re looking for a long-term home — not just a gig

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, mathematics, or a related field

(or at least 3 years of experience in pricing and/or quoting in a manufacturing environment)

• Strongly preferred: experience in the Aerospace industry
• Proven ability to develop pricing and prepare quotes using an ERP system
• Solid understanding of pricing, quoting, and costing practices in a high-mix / high-volume manufacturing environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, and working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ERP systems
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; able to identify trends and patterns in RFQ data and market intelligence
• Detail-oriented with the ability to solve moderately complex cost and pricing problems
• Strong initiative and a curious, investigative mindset to explore markets and drive strategic pricing
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings, specifications, and technical documents

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review customer drawings and RFQs to create accurate and strategic quotes
• Analyze historic MRP/ERP data, machine times, and operator input to estimate labor
• Work closely with our CNC programmer, machinists, sheet metal technicians and vendors to gather material and outside process pricing
• Strategically weigh which jobs to take on — balancing margin, capacity, and customer value
• Help develop more efficient quoting systems using Excel, MRP/ERP, and the Company server.
• Collaborate directly with ownership to continuously refine pricing and production strategies
• Develop strategic pricing for major proposal bids using internally developed costs and market data
• Analyze data as required to resolve moderately complex cost and pricing questions
• Review component specifications, including technical drawings, bills of material and manufacturing routings to calculate current costs
• Ensure pricing calculations are aligned with current market conditions to achieve margin targets
• Coordinate with Engineering to review customer drawings and ensure component characteristics and technical requirements conform to our product designs
• Maintain required performance metrics (win-rate, etc…) to ensure compliance with business objectives and AS9100 standards
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal support functions, including Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.
• Business development with existing customers.
• Work with limited supervision

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (SINCE QUOTING WILL TAKE UP 50% OF CANDIDATES’ TIME, THE REMAINING TIME WILL BE ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS)

• Business development with new customers.
• Strengthening the vendors’ partnership (pricing, lead time)
• Follow up with vendors’ POs
• Tracking vendors’ performance OTD
• Data analysis/collecting data from ERP systems.
• Assist Plant Manager & Production Manager with miscellaneous projects
• Support and contribute to lean, safety projects.