At a Glance
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Company: ZYCI
Location: Chamblee, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $90 - $120,000/yr (DOE)
Shift: Day Shift - Flexible Start Time - 9:00am - 5:30pm
Overtime: N/A
Experience Level: Senior / Manager-Level
Work Authorization: U.S. Person Required (ITAR)
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Why This Role Exists\n
This role exists to support ZYCI s continued growth in complex, mission-critical aerospace and defense programs.
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As a precision machining partner trusted with high-risk, high-value work, ZYCI requires disciplined, accurate, and strategically aligned quoting to ensure programs are both competitive and profitable. The Quoting & Estimating Manager plays a central role in evaluating opportunity, risk, and long-term fit helping guide which work ZYCI pursues and how it is priced.
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This is not a transactional quoting role. It is a leadership position that directly impacts execution, customer relationships, and sustained manufacturing success.
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The Work You ll Be Doing\n
In this role, you will:
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\n- Review and analyze RFQs including 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements
\n- Develop comprehensive cost estimates covering:\n
\n- CNC machining (in-house and outsourced)
\n- Raw materials
\n- Finishing and special processes
\n- Inspection, testing, and certifications
\n- Hardware, subcomponents, and assemblies
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\n \n- Estimate machining time, setup time, inspection time, and non-recurring engineering (NRE)
\n- Coordinate and evaluate supplier quotes for materials, outsourced machining, finishing, and testing
\n- Identify and document risks, assumptions, constraints, and major cost drivers for each quote
\n- Maintain accurate quote data, traceability, and documentation using ProShop ERP and SharePoint
\n- Support pricing strategies focused on repeatable, high-value, long-term production programs
\n- Collaborate closely with sales, operations, and executive leadership to align quotes with technical capability and strategic objectives
\n- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and accountability across all estimating activities
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Machines, Processes & Software Exposure\n
While this is not a hands-on machining role, technical fluency is essential. You will work closely with teams supporting:
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Machining Capabilities:
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\n- Multi-axis CNC milling
\n- Mill-turn and multi-tasking machining
\n- Swiss turning
\n- EDM (wire and drilling)
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ERP & Software:
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\n- ProShop ERP (preferred)
\n- SharePoint
\n- Engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications
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What We re Looking For\n
Required:
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\n- Strong technical understanding of CNC machining processes (mills, lathes, multi-axis)
\n- Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate engineering drawings and GD&T
\n- Experience developing cost estimates in a precision manufacturing environment
\n- Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
\n- Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and ERP systems
\n- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple RFQs simultaneously
\n- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
\n- Experience supporting aerospace or defense manufacturing programs
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Preferred (Not Required):
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\n- Prior experience in a quoting, estimating, or cost analysis leadership role
\n- Familiarity with ProShop ERP
\n- Exposure to complex, tight-tolerance, high-compliance manufacturing environments
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Why ZYCI\n
Professionals choose ZYCI because:
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\n- Work supports high-visibility aerospace and defense programs
\n- Culture built on realism, accountability, and disciplined execution
\n- Strong reputation for quality, communication, and delivery
\n- Leadership team with deep manufacturing and aerospace experience
\n- Opportunity to influence pricing strategy, program selection, and long-term growth
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This is a role for someone who values precision, responsibility, and long-term thinking not shortcuts.
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Pay, Benefits & Work Environment\n
\n- Above-market compensation (based on experience)
\n- Excellent health insurance
\n- Vision and dental coverage
\n- 3 weeks PTO per year
\n- All major holidays paid
\n- 401(k) with 3% company match
\n- Ongoing training and professional development
\n- Advanced technologies and software
\n- Climate-controlled facility
\n- Performance-driven culture that rewards results
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Apply\n
Interested candidates can apply directly through hireCNC.
Qualified applicants will be contacted for next steps.
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