Manufacturing Estimator

Aereos•Euless, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re an aerospace machining manufacturer supporting both commercial and defense programs. We’re hiring a manufacturing estimator who understands what it takes to get parts through production—setups, cycle times, tooling, inspection, outside processing, and the real-world constraints that impact cost and lead time. This role is on-site in Euless, TX and works closely with the shop floor, engineering, quality, and purchasing to produce input for accurate, competitive quotes.

Requirements

At least 5 years of estimating experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace machining required
Hands-on understanding of CNC machining production (you know how routing/time standards translate on the floor)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs, working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Strong grasp of cost drivers: labor, machine time, material, tooling, overhead, outside processing, inspection/documentation
Comfortable working in an ERP/MRP system and Excel
Strong communication skills—able to defend assumptions and collaborate cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Aerospace quality and compliance familiarity: AS9100, FAI/AS9102, traceability, cert packages
Experience quoting for commercial + defense customers and understanding flow-down requirements
Experience with tight-tolerance machining, exotic materials (Inconel, titanium), or complex multi-axis work
Background in planning, manufacturing engineering, or shop supervision (a plus)

Responsibilities

Build accurate labor estimates and lead times for CNC-machined aerospace components (milling/turning; multi-op parts; prototypes through production runs)
Review RFQs, drawings, specs, and customer flow-downs; identify gaps and drive clarifications early
Develop and validate: Routing steps and operation sequencing, Setup and cycle time assumptions, Tooling/fixture needs and consumables, Material type, yield, and scrap risk, Inspection requirements (in-process, final, and documentation), Special Processing Requirements
Coordinate with production to confirm manufacturability and capacity-aware lead times
Work with purchasing/suppliers on material and outside processing pricing (heat treat, plating, anodize, NDT, passivation, etc.)
Partner with quality to ensure quotes reflect requirements like traceability, certs, and documentation packages
Compare quote assumptions to actual job performance (actual vs. estimated) and continuously improve estimating accuracy
Maintain clean, organized quote files and ensure adherence to internal procedures