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Patriot Machine Inc
Charles, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

Summarizes requirements of Requests for Quotation and reviews with Estimating Manager, Vice President or other delegate. Full-time, hourly, day-shift position.

Responsibilities:    

  • Read customer requests for quote and set up proposals to meet customer requirements
  • Review customer prints, parts lists, CAD models and other engineering documentation
  • Prepare of Bills of Material for quote    
  • Work internally with various groups to develop estimates of manufacturing costs
  • Obtain supplier quotes for material, hardware, processing, subcontract, and shipping  
  • Review and analyze historical costs of produced parts for basis of estimates
  • Maintain an organized system for working on multiple quotes at the same time  
  • Work within ERP system to search and review data, as well as input information into the system Summarize all information into standard format  
  • Prepare files and review with Estimating Manager and Vice President
  • Submit proposals on-time to customers per customer format requirements
  • Provide superior, prompt customer support  
  • Serve as customer liaison during quoting, work with Estimating Manager to answer customer requests
  • Assist in reviewing and approving customer purchase orders and change orders
  • Support internal functions in reviewing purchase orders, implementing new orders and re-orders

Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree, equivalent experience, or Certifications. Engineering or strong math aptitude preferred
  • Skilled in using Excel, familiar with CAD software, metal fabrication experience a plus
  • 3-5 Years’ experience in Estimating
  • 3-5 Years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing
  • Applicant must be a U.S. Person

Company Profile:

Patriot Machine, Inc. is a technologically advanced aerospace manufacturer headquartered in St. Charles, Missouri. We supply complex structural parts and assemblies made from aluminum, titanium and steel to America’s largest aircraft manufacturers. Our culture of innovation and continuous improvement attracts skilled workers who are looking for a challenge. We offer opportunities to learn, grow and help shape the future of aerospace by applying innovative approaches to problem-solving.

Patriot Machine is a woman-owned business currently consisting of over 190 employees and 277,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space. We recently expanded into a new advanced manufacturing facility with ample space for further growth. We provide employees the opportunity to work alongside industry experts at an ultramodern manufacturing company.  

Patriot Machine offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, life/disability, 401(k) with employer contributions, paid vacation and holidays.

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