Estimator

Boyd•Woburn, MA

1d•$70,000 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

Boyd Corporation is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing company specializing in the design and production of custom aluminum vacuum brazed heat exchangers and cold plates. Serving both commercial and U.S. Government customers, Boyd is committed to precision engineering, compliance, and operational excellence. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Quoting Specialist to support our Woburn, Massachusetts facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
3+ years of experience in cost estimating, quoting, or pricing within a manufacturing environment; aerospace and defense experience preferred.
Experience supporting government and commercial quotations.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS pricing principles and government contracting requirements is strongly preferred.
Experience with small business subcontracting plan reporting and compliance is a plus.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with custom, engineered-to-order manufacturing.
Familiarity with audit environments and customer pricing reviews.
Aerospace and defense industry experience.

Responsibilities

Cost Estimating & Quoting Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates and price quotations for custom-manufactured aerospace and defense components.
Support both commercial and government customer quotations, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
Analyze engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), labor routings, and process requirements to develop detailed cost models.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to validate assumptions, lead times, and manufacturing feasibility.
Support proposal development, including pricing narratives and cost breakdowns as required.
Government & Compliance Support Support government contract quoting requirements, including compliance with FAR/DFARS pricing expectations.
Assist with cost and pricing data preparation when required (e.g., cost breakdowns, supporting documentation).
Maintain accurate records to support audits, customer inquiries, and internal reviews.
Small Business Plan Reporting Track, analyze, and report small business subcontracting data in accordance with government contract requirements.
Support preparation and submission of Small Business Subcontracting Plan reports (e.g., ISR/SSR or equivalent).
Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure accurate classification and reporting of small business spend.
Maintain supporting documentation and ensure reporting accuracy and timeliness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with sales, program management, engineering, procurement, and finance to support competitive and compliant pricing.
Participate in quote reviews to ensure pricing accuracy, margin expectations, and risk awareness.
Provide feedback to internal teams on cost drivers and opportunities for cost reduction.
Continuous Improvement Support improvements to quoting tools, templates, and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
Analyze historical quote performance and awarded work to improve future estimates.
Maintain pricing databases and cost models.