Estimator

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•Los Alamitos, CA

11d•$80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Estimator who will provide complete and accurate cost estimates that impact business decisions. Partners with other internal departments to estimate costs and profit for complex specifications/projects. Evaluates effectiveness of pricing strategies and modifies pricing structures as needed. Ensures that cost development policies and procedures are in compliance with government laws, regulations and management objectives. Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Management or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
3 - 7 years of relevant experience
Understanding of composites materials and manufacturing processes highly preferred
Strong estimating experience and ability to perform complex analysis
Previous experience with CAD highly preferred
Ability to read and interpret aerospace engineering models and drawings
Able to meet multiple and/or conflicting deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion, excellent verbal and written communication skills
All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities

Develops detailed project cost estimates including project complexity factors and key input data such as project objectives, scope and economic analysis
Translates the identified project scope and engineering deliverables into the estimate of capital expenditure costs
Creates and establishes cost-monitoring processes that allow the company to track profit or loss for each project
Manages reviews and audits of cost estimates, formulates, and validate methodologies for deriving quantities from design parameters
Extrapolates cost curves based on firsthand experience of scheduled activities/cost correlation analysis
Ensures that cost development policies and procedures are in compliance with government laws, regulations and management objectives
Other responsibilities as assigned