Estimator, SSC

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Estimator, SSC Department: Estimating
Location: Santa Ana, CA Report To: Director of Estimating
Pay Type: Salaried FLSA Status: Exempt
Labor Code: Sales EEO Class: 2 – Professionals
Salary Range: $125k - $135k Revised Date: December 2022

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Estimator is responsible for estimating aerospace tooling labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request data submitted by prospective customers. The estimator is involved in preparing cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Uses models, drawings and specification information in customer requests to determine labor, material, process hour and cost estimates for detailed tooling
• Prepares estimates using company approved applications and/or Excel workbooks and data sheets
• Coordinates with procurement for requests for quotations from outside suppliers for parts, materials, hardware and processes
• Inputs hours and notes into Quote Central
• Prepares reports, presentations, status, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Performs special projects as needed
• Coordinates and prepares large proposals with input from multiple internal and external groups
• Attends bidder’s conferences and works with Engineering team to develop tooling and tooling systems concepts
• Utilizes inputs from Sales staff and industry contacts to develop suggested pricing and bid strategy
• Presents bids and bid strategy to leadership team for approval
• In coordination with Sales team, helps negotiates and win POs from customers
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Industrial Management
• 3+ years of experience in estimating (preferably aerospace, defense, tooling, or automotive industries)
• Experience in aerospace industry preferably in tooling or toolmaker experience
• Proficient in Negotiations and Conflict Resolution. Possess the ability to negotiate; resolve and problem solve program issues in a respectful, professional manner.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of cost estimating methods, from detailed bids through parametric modeling used in large-scale quotations
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes, along with raw materials and quality policies
• Ability to interpret RFQ requirements from customer models, drawings, and specifications
• Attention to detail, accurate, and organized blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Knowledge of cost estimating methods, from detailed bids through parametric modeling used in large-scale quotations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Most travel is primarily local during the business day. Some projects may require travel out of the area and overnight stays.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). 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').

Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
ABOUT US
Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

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