Manufacturing Estimator

Foresight Technologies Inc•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Foresight team is looking for estimators to support our quoting of contract-manufactured products for aerospace and semiconductor. This position requires a person who is familiar with multiple manufacturing methods and has the ability to comprehend and account for all steps involved in a process.

Requirements

5 years’ experience with planning or estimating machined components for semiconductor and aerospace ·(travelers/MOTs for Plastics/Common Metals/Specialty metal)
Experience in a standardized MRP/ERP system (Jobboss).
5 years’ experience with Solidworks/Mastercam (Cad/Cam) machining/programming.
Knowledge of plastics and how they react to processing (machining/fabrication/welding)
Proven experience with the interpretation of customer drawings & specifications (Aerospace & Semiconductor)
Experience negotiating the best pricing with suppliers
Excellent understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5
Advanced user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and concretely in writing in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

Review all incoming quote requests and provide quotations in a timely manner
Developing a process plan to produce products in a cost-effective manner that includes setup time, run time, and expected yield.
Determine materials required and vendor selection for raw materials and OEM parts.
Determine appropriate lead time based on requirements and company guidelines.
Participate weekly in NPI process with a cross-functional team
Establish machining/welding/assembly process plans that align with the capabilities of the facility
Determine profitability (Analyze expected profitability on quotes and actual profitability on existing jobs)