Cost Estimator | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing | RFQs, Pricing & Margin Analysis
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Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:
Founded nearly a century ago and based in South Windsor, Connecticut, we design and manufacture highly engineered products for demanding aerospace and defense applications, with a strong reputation for precision, reliability, and technical excellence. We work cross-functionally across finance, engineering, sales, and production to deliver accurate pricing, protect margins, and support long-term growth in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Why join us?
Competitive Compensation: Market-aligned base salary (DOE)
Stable Aerospace & Defense Business: Long-term programs and repeat customers
Cross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with finance, engineering, sales, and operations
Impactful Role: Direct influence on pricing strategy, margins, and new business wins
Structured Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm; every other Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Onsite Collaboration: High visibility within a tight-knit manufacturing team
Job Details
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Develop accurate cost estimates for RFQs, proposals, price lists, strategic opportunities, and business cases
Create and execute estimating plans, identifying methodologies, required data, and associated risks
Perform detailed cost analyses across material, labor, overhead, and indirect costs
Build and maintain standardized product costing templates
Analyze material costs including inventory availability, escalation, CPI/PPI, exchange rates, and freight
Understand and model direct labor and overhead rates by department and location
Support pricing strategies to maximize gross margin and profitability
Review monthly cost variances and recommend pricing or standard cost updates
Investigate job order variances and update item masters as needed
Review blueprints and specifications to determine material and process requirements
Support BOM setup and cost control within the MRP/ERP system
Solicit and review subcontractor and vendor quotes, including government solicitations
Collaborate cross-functionally to meet departmental and company goals
Maintain compliance with safety requirements when accessing the shop floor
Qualifications - Needed
Bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 5+ years of cost estimating or pricing experience
Minimum 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably a job shop
Experience with government or defense-related contracts and solicitations
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling risks
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and job specifications
Proficiency in math, cost analysis, and financial modeling
Experience with ERP systems (Visual, Epicor, SAP); strong Excel skills required
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Confident communicator with the ability to push back when jobs are not cost-effective
U.S. Person status required under export control regulations
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- Position Id: 1074618882
- Posted 20 hours ago
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