Estimator III

Calista Corporation • Huntsville, AL

21d

About The Position

The Estimator is an integral part of the manufacturing team and decomposes technical data packages (TDPs) to determine the labor and material requirements for product realization. The role develops highly complex and specialized cost and schedule estimates for mechanical and electrical fabrication, using bottoms-up, similar, and historical actual estimating methodologies. It also interprets complex technical documentation and develops manufacturing and procurement Bills of Materials (BOMs).

The Estimator works with internal and external customers to support productivity goals and provide regular status updates. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and carries the responsibility and authority to complete assigned tasks. The role requires a manufacturing background, a high school diploma or equivalent, and 15 years of task-related experience. The employee must be able to pass drug and background screening and obtain a government security clearance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 15 years of task-related experience.
• Background in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of common, uncommon, and new-development mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with common, uncommon, and new-development machine shop programming and tooling.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn additional software or computer skills.
• Ability to enter data accurately into databases.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write or develop and implement reports and perform routine correspondence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, as well as external contacts such as customers, vendors, suppliers, and shipping companies.
• Trustworthiness and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, and copier.
• Ability to follow processes.
• Strong customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to evaluate data and consider the impact of decisions across multiple areas.
• Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills, including drawing conclusions and justifying decisions; ability to communicate issues to management and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and resolve problems resourcefully.
• Ability to work independently and stay on task with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to pass a drug and background screening.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create highly complex or specialized cost and schedule estimates for mechanical and electrical fabrication using bottoms-up, similar, and historical actual estimating methodologies.
• Read and interpret complex drawings, blueprints, schematics, and military specification callouts.
• Identify part-marking requirements.
• Build complex manufacturing and procurement Bills of Materials (BOMs) from technical data packages.
• Quote setup and run times for parts.
• Build positive relationships with internal and external customers, support productivity goals, and provide regular status updates.
• Perform budget-versus-actual cost analysis.
• Create estimates to complete (ETCs) for ongoing work as needed.
• Carry out assigned tasks with the responsibility and authority associated with the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED