Estimator

at The Atlas Group in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

The Estimator is responsible for analyzing requests for quotes (RFQs), engineering drawings, bill of materials, routings, and technical specifications to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for aerospace manufacturing projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing routes to determine material, labor, tooling, equipment, and processing needs.

Break down project costs into materials, labor, subcontracted services, overhead, and contingency factors. Develop estimates using tools like Excel, ERP systems and specialized cost-estimating software.

Collaborate with supply chain to obtain vendor quotes for materials and outside processes.

Build and update internal cost databases and historical archives to improve precision and support continuous improvement.

Work across departments, including engineering, purchasing and manufacturing, to clarify requirements, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Populate ERP systems with RFQ data, prepare bid packages, develop strategic pricing, and support presentation of estimate metrics during management review.