Aerospace Estimator

Job DescriptionJob Description

(This position is subject to the Export Control Laws, which requires the employees to be one of the following: (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee)

Summary of Position

Provide accurate, analytical driven estimates to customers in response to inquiries regarding Cascade Gasket core manufacturing competencies and customer purchase orders.

Essential Job Requirements (MINIMUM):

 

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop detailed cost estimates for integrated aerospace offerings to support Requests for Quote (RFQ) and other customer requirements.

· Investigate, interpret, and make recommendations related to OEM specifications and requirements to assist company's bidding and costing approach.

· Conduct Make/Buy analysis and make recommendations, as required.

· Communicate with internal and external customers and respond to customer inquiries and support as required.

· Demonstrate understanding of direct and indirect influences on product costs.

· Ability to comprehend and work with large complex models. Ability to read and comprehend all related aerospace engineering documents.

· Demonstrate knowledge of assembly processes related to aerospace products, other applicable aerospace qualifications, knowledge or experience.

· Understand various types of materials used in manufacturing processes.

· Demonstrate knowledge of various aerospace OEM Process Specifications.

· Ability to understand drafting/blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

· Demonstrate knowledge of manufacturing tool types and usages.

· Ability to understand aerospace configuration management system, aerospace manufacturing techniques and knowledge of “special processes”.

· Perform other tasks or project activities as required.

· Conduct assessments and provide recommendations related to new bid opportunities.

· Responsible for conforming to the company's quality system procedures as documented.

EDUCATION:

4-year degree in engineering and/or operations/project management, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

EXPERIENCE:

5-10 years experience in an aerospace estimating or manufacturing environment or other related combination of education and experience required.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to problems.

Superior computing skills (MS, Excel, ERP, other estimating software).

Proficiency or familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) business systems.

Advanced written and verbal customer communication skills.

Attention to detail.

Sense of Urgency.

Company DescriptionCascade Gasket specializes in Elastomer Seal & Gasket manufacturing exclusively for the aerospace industry. As an ISO 9001/ AS9100 certified “build to print” manufacturer, Cascade continues its pursuit of strict Lean Manufacturing Principles to produce “low volume high variety” products. Companies that do business with us do so with confidence in our quality, on time delivery, and excellent customer service.

At Cascade Gasket, we strive to produce a family environment to meet the needs of our diverse, passionate, and growing workforce. Our employees are our #1 priority and highly valued. We celebrate our cultures, differences, values, and recognize each other’s families when life is challenged. With a supportive management team, our employees ensure product safety and ethical behavior drive support for our aerospace customers around the world. We promote growth and opportunities throughout our organization, and take pride in the longevity of our workforce. At Cascade Gasket, you will work along side other hardworking teammates committed to meet customer needs while making contributions to our internal and external customers for a strong future in aerospace.Company DescriptionCascade Gasket specializes in Elastomer Seal & Gasket manufacturing exclusively for the aerospace industry. As an ISO 9001/ AS9100 certified “build to print” manufacturer, Cascade continues its pursuit of strict Lean Manufacturing Principles to produce “low volume high variety” products. Companies that do business with us do so with confidence in our quality, on time delivery, and excellent customer service.\r
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At Cascade Gasket, we strive to produce a family environment to meet the needs of our diverse, passionate, and growing workforce. Our employees are our #1 priority and highly valued. We celebrate our cultures, differences, values, and recognize each other’s families when life is challenged. With a supportive management team, our employees ensure product safety and ethical behavior drive support for our aerospace customers around the world. We promote growth and opportunities throughout our organization, and take pride in the longevity of our workforce. At Cascade Gasket, you will work along side other hardworking teammates committed to meet customer needs while making contributions to our internal and external customers for a strong future in aerospace.

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