Aerospace and Defense Estimator III

Aerospace and Defense Estimator III Cadrex Corporate - 2.8 Romeoville, IL Job Details $88,000 - $110,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Work from home stipend Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Cost management Computer operation Estimating software Pricing 7 years Microsoft Excel Customer service Procurement Computer literacy Metal fabrication Team development Bachelor's degree Continuous improvement Team management Data entry Blueprint reading Organizational skills Productivity software Training & development Manufacturing Senior level Financial acumen Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Overseeing training CNC machining

Full Job Description Description:

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for an Estimator III who will be responsible for evaluating quote requests and creating timely and accurate cost estimates for parts and assemblies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage large quote packages and necessary resources Lead and develop continuous improvement projects or ideas Manage open RFQs and distribution of quoting activities for the Estimating team Perform cost analysis and account profitability reviews and provide feedback to management related to suggested actions Oversee departmental metric tracking and reactionary efforts related to metric status Assist Sales and Customer Service in the management of key accounts Assist in the daily management, development of and training the Estimating Department employees as directed by the Engineering Manager Review and evaluate requests for quotes; prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, prints, part models, specifications, and related documents Work with the sales team and customers to thoroughly understand customer requirements Identify labor, material, finish, and time requirements by studying proposals, prints, specifications, and related documents Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, finish, and time requirements Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing relevant data Present prepared quotes by assembling and displaying numerical pricing and descriptive information Ensure that quality requirements, part prints, part models, specifications and other pertinent information is available and shared with necessary departments Assist procurement in obtaining pricing for materials, components, and subcontracted processes Maintain cost database by entering data Review and understand job costing; suggest changes Actively seek opportunities to increase sales by offering additional services to customers

Requirements:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years' related experience and/or training in CNC machining and metal fabrication in A/D manufacturing Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals CNC programming software High level math and financial acumen with analytical mindset Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement/pricing Possess well-developed and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills Excellent organizational skills Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision, while managing multiple projects PC knowledge/computer literate; including the ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), e-mail, estimating software and use the Internet

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree preferred

LOCATION

Remote

SCHEDULE M-F TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

Health/dental/vision coverage Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Generous paid time off and holiday pay Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify) 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% Education support program Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement Referral bonuses Bonus plan for all full-time employees

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX'S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US CADREX

Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.