At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring for an Estimator.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Estimator is responsible for creating detailed quotes and proposals pertaining to the manufacturing function of the organization while reviewing, maintaining, and updating records related. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work in an independent environment.

• Review customer requirements, specifications, and technical data package to create detailed quotes and proposals.
• Determine manufacturing steps/processes, equipment requirements, programming requirements, set up operations, material, labor, and other items necessary to perform work.
• Calculate production costs using labor, raw material and processing price estimates.
• Obtain processing quotes (Heat Treat, Finishing, outside manufacturing, etc.) from approved suppliers as needed.
• Develop nonrecurring costs such as programming & tooling.
• Manage tracking of quotes through completion via ERP system.

ABOUT YOU:

To perform the role of Estimator successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5-10 years of experience performing machine shop estimating/quoting of medium to high complexity parts, including knowledge of setup and operation of a diverse range of machines. Quoting experience must be with CNC mill and lathe operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and basic operating principles building parts using 3/4/5-axis CNC milling, programming, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly.
• Extensive experience/knowledge in reading, analyzing, and understanding technical specifications, drawings, bills of material, material, and process specifications, quality documentation, and associated documentation.
• Extensive knowledge of the types of tooling and materials required for specific applications.
• Experience with the planning and manufacturing modules of ERP systems.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:

• Team-player who can handle working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Work with minimal supervision and handle multitasking.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time management and follow-up skills.

• Manual dexterity skills required.