The individual chosen for this opportunity must be self-motivated, very detailed, a team player and capable of working on several projects simultaneously. As an Estimator, you will collect and analyze data in order to estimate the time, money, materials, and labor required to fabricate assemblies for the aerospace industry.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Utilize fabrication experience to review drawing requirements and identify special requirements or possible processing concerns; gather team as required to discuss risk factors and develop process.
• Determine if the items submitted fit within the company’s manufacturing capabilities and product scope
• Utilize Our ERP system and other estimating tools to calculate material, manufacturing time/cost, and prepare final proposals for review/submission.
• Organize group packages to be able to present value or lack of value to the company
• Work closely with customers as well as estimating team including purchasing, quality, operations, engineering, and staff to meet business strategies.
• Track performance of open, quoted, win/loss RFQ’s to provide feedback and understand performance
• Track actuals on major quotes won to ensure assumptions are holding true and modify with team input as required.
• Perform reviews of the estimating process and provide suggestions for improvements that may be beneficial to the continued growth of the company
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience/Education

• Technical degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years manufacturing experience with fabrications including welding
• 2-5 years aerospace experience preferred; knowledge of GE, PW or RR
• Some MRP experience as well as understanding sourcing of components and services is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• GD&T proficiency

Other Skills and Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Engages in effective teamwork and displays strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Thorough in completing tasks and focused on quality output.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Physical Demands

• Individual must be able to carry job boxes up to 25 lbs. and know to ask for help in any situation where the job might exceed 25 lbs.
• Able to bend, twist, turn, carry, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, etc.
• Able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects.

Eligibility Requirements:

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Ferco Aerospace will require proof of status prior to employment.
• Background and drug screening will be required.

We offer competitive benefits, 401K matching, paid time-off, and paid holidays.

No outside recruitment required at this time