Manufacturing Estimator
Company Information
Consolidated Machine & Tool (CMT) and its 7 locations specialize in precision machining, fabrication, and assembly of highly engineered components. With over 175 years of combined experience, 300,000 sq. ft. of floor space, 250 CNC machines, and 350 talented employees across the United States and Canada, we leverage our combined expertise and state-of-the-art CNC machining capabilities to deliver quality machined parts to customers all across the globe. Our primary commitment is to provide our customers with a quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.
Position Summary
Delva Tool & Machine (DTM), a Consolidated Machine & Tool (CMT) location, is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator to join our growing team. The Manufacturing Estimator is responsible for providing estimates for ongoing and development programs, supporting management, and the use and developing of tools to improve estimating performance. If you are looking for an organization and career that will match your strong work ethic and passion for success, Delva Tool & Machine is a great place to start!
*This position works a schedule of Monday thru Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. The salary range for this position is between $90,000 - $112,000 depending on experience*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide estimates and supporting details for machined parts and assembly estimates.
- Define in cooperation with the site engineering teams, the right machine and process selection for the machined parts and primary part assembly (benchtop assembly).
- Determine machining times through technical workups and review and validate with site engineering teams.
- Determine non-recurring cost estimates for tooling and engineering activities and review and validate with site engineering teams.
- Manage technical databases with engineering, manufacturing, and associated cost data for machined parts and primary part assembly for use as referential for new estimates.
- Understand the magnitude of requests and works with management to determine feasibility and estimating approaches.
- Provide daily status on estimates prior to submitting for approval and release to the customer.
- Work closely with the material and subcontract management organization to provide Machining Request for Quotations (RFQ), evaluate responses, and select suppliers for sub-contract, material, and tooling efforts.
- Support management for the bid/no bid process from receipt of RFQ through contract issuance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or business management.
- 5+ years' experience working in an aerospace manufacturing industry, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (specifically industrial, mechanical, or aerospace experience) is required.
- 3+ years' experience in the machining of 3, 4, and 5-axis components, detail planning, shop floor practices, and estimating is necessary.
- Understanding and interpretation of engineering data (technical drawings, 3D CAD models, part lists, and notes) and customer technical specifications.
- Knowledge of machining processes (milling), cutter usage and conditions for different metallic (aerospace) materials, tooling approaches, and machining performance (material removal rates).
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and other programs helpful in managing and facilitating projects.
- Must be able to handle the full-cycle RFQ process (i.e. calculating cycle times, run times, etc.).
Benefits and Perks
Our comprehensive benefits package includes but is not limited to, a competitive pay rate, accrued vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance as well as Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and life/AD&D insurance. Employee Only Dental coverage, Long-Term Disability, and life/AD&D insurance is employer paid.
Consolidated Machine & Tool and all of its locations are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.