Job Information -

Position Purpose:

Under moderate supervision, perform one or more of the following composite part manufacturing functions: lay-up, cutting, bagging, autoclave, trimming, and/or repair, in a production environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Manufacture composite aircraft parts to meet manufacturing specifications, in a team oriented work environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of the Manufacturing Competencies at the appropriate level in the Employee Effectiveness Review.
• Read work orders, blueprints, lofts, sketches and operation sheets to determine sequence of operations.
• Check all work and ensure a defect free assembly prior to inspection.
• Maintain and use all logs and records. Example: MIR sheets, DMTs, Crabs, PCOs, DR/DI, etc.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, support the company FOD and 5S programs, and comply with all safety regulations.
• Support Lean activities.

SUMMARY: The Cost Estimator will work with the management team and provide leadership and expertise for all aspects of estimating the manufacturing cost of new and existing parts.  This is a full-time, hourly position.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY:                                               Production Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·          Analyze detailed 2D drawings, 3D digital models and/or reverse engineered aircraft parts and determine cost estimates for manufacturing to include cost of labor, required equipment, materials, and any other costs that may affect the project.

·          Assist the Production Manger in the development and implementation of project cost estimating standards and procedures.

·          Work with the Purchasing Clerk to obtain acceptable quotes from suppliers for required materials.

·          Document cost estimate and communicate estimate details effectively both internally and externally.

            ·          Establish new and maintain existing estimating tools, methods and databases used to produce cost estimates.

• Assure quoted parts are consistent with customer specifications.
• Perform time studies as required.
• Contact customer to resolve engineering or tooling questions.
• Provide expertise on machining process issues.
• Provide process improvement and cost reduction guidance.
• Revise cost estimates for customer engineering changes.
• Compile machining quotes into a single package for the customer.
• Assist with tooling issues and/or repairs as needed.
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ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

            ·          Perform functions of job as safely as possible.

            ·          Active participant in Company drug and alcohol program.

            ·          All other duties as required by the Company.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of three years cost estimating experience, preferably in aviation or military defense.
• BS Degree in a related manufacturing discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to quote complex machined components, assemblies, and special processes.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to co-workers and customers.
• Familiarity with CAD systems preferred.
• Must be computer literate and have a strong working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong conceptual estimating comprehension and analytical skills.
• Ability to work to specifications with extremely high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self managing and require minimum supervision.
• Team oriented and time sensitive.