DOD Aerospace Estimator

Job Title: DOD/Aerospace Estimator Department: EstimatingReports to: Estimating Manager Effective Date: 10/27/2026 Job Summary:

The Estimator's job is to determine the projected costs of a project (new or existing), including materials, labor, equipment, and time. They analyze project plans, specifications, and requirements to develop detailed budgets and estimates for clients and internal project teams. This involves researching costs, securing quotes from vendors and subcontractors, and managing the bidding process.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Gather requests for RFQs (Customer drawings, specifications, and related documents)
• Determine Feasibility
• Identify costs to manufacture tooling, parts and/or assemblies.
• Send out quotes for raw material, components or outside processes to support cost estimate.
• Develop costs for internal processes to manufacture parts/tooling (including labor)
• Enter all information into quoting module to develop final costs.
• Connect with engineering and manufacturing to guide in product designs.
• Establish standards for process routings and bills of material.
• Expedite special assignments as directed by management
• Become proficient with quoting module/ERP system (Plex, Paperless)
• Contract review of new awards
• Schedule award handoffs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of CAD software/Spinfire.
• Familiar with DOD/Aerospace standards.
• Familiar with DIBBS
• Familiar with Paperless or other quoting softwares.
• Knowledge of government welding standards.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associates degree, Certification, or equivalent combination of work and education.

Know 3 and 5 axis laser and familiar with flat lasers.

Minimum 3 years of DOD/Aerospace industry experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.