What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator (Aerospace Manufacturing) position at SON-AERO (Sonfarrel Aerospace)?
Summary
An Estimator is a professional who helps determine the cost of fabrication projects for a "build to print" job shop. They will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing team members to evaluate costs, labor hours, materials and processing relative to the customer drawings and specifications. They discover and report risks or potential delays while determining the cost, lead time and value of each job.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
An Estimator is a professional who helps determine the cost of fabrication projects for a "build to print" job shop. They will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing team members to evaluate costs, labor hours, materials and processing relative to the customer drawings and specifications. They discover and report risks or potential delays while determining the cost, lead time and value of each job.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Understanding the part, project or program and its requirements
- Determining key variables for cost and all elements of fabrication
- Gather first-hand information from history, the shop floor, purchasing and prior experience.
- Evaluate and investigate re-run jobs for time, material, and processing anomalies.
- Obtain and review quotes from material vendors, subcontractors, and processors.
- Perform risk analysis with respect to capabilities and tolerances.
- Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)
- Compile the data into an estimating worksheet and by using comparative analysis determine the sell price for the component or assembly.
- Complete the quote sheet and forward the data to sales or management for review.
- All other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the company's operations
- Proven experience as an estimator or a similar position
- Familiarity with financial and project management principles
- Computer literate with emphasis on spreadsheets and MRP software
- Knowledge of research and data analysis methods and formulas
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Thoroughness and reliability
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work with schedules and deadlines.
- Engineering and/or Estimating experience preferred
- 3 years of experience in Estimating and/or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
- Ability to read, write and speak English is required.
- Verbal and written communication skills required. Face to face, phone and digital (e-mail/text) interactions must be clear and concise.