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.
Job Description
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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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Physical Demands
- 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 Environment
- Work performed in a combination of shop and office environments.
- Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.
Job Type
Full-time, In-Person (occasional remote work may be possible.)
Schedule
- 8 Hour Shift
- Monday to Friday
Pay Range
- Salary Position
- Salary minimum: $85k+ DOE
Benefits
- 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.