Tool & Fixture Sales Estimator (Aerospace)

Reports To: Sales and Estimating Department Manager

Supervises:  None

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the work and material content for every task to be completed within the RFQ.
• Build a manufacturing plan within Visual Manufacturing estimating window to include labor costs, material costs and outside process costs.
• Maintain knowledge of the tool manufacturing market, the competition, labor rates, sub-tier suppliers, Work in Progress (WIP), work backlog and corporate resources.
• Keep in communication with the Sales staff regarding estimates, feedback, and any special requirements.
• Interaction with customers regarding questions or special requirements.
• Contribute to corporate quality policy and objectives.
• Evaluate estimating projects for significant quality risks.
• Read and understand Statement of Work and incorporate all special requests in quotes.
• Give comprehensive lineup to Manufacturing upon P.O. to include all intimate details known at time of quote.
• Review project upon completion with Manufacturing for lessons learned and explore improvement strategies.

Minimum Skills and Competencies:

• Expert level in Catia and/or Enovia.
• Keen understanding of Statement of Work and Print Reading.
• Solid working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Project.
• CAD experience and aptitude required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Through understanding of Tool & Fixture Manufacturing Process.

Minimum Education:

•    High school Diploma or equivalent.
•    Some college or technical training preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• 4 years previous experience in tooling production environment, Aerospace experience preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.