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Barron Industries Investment Casting / Aerospace Cost Estimator in Oxford, Michigan

* Paid Training for advancement * Clean Foundry

* Michigan Works! Business of the Year * Free family health insurance

* Matched 401K *Life Insurance * Paid time-off * 10 Paid Holidays

Barron's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility includes the most advanced techniques for precision metal casting, CNC machining, welding, and quality testing. Our highly-engineered products are used in aerospace, defense, space, energy production, and other commercial industries. If you have a passion for manufacturing and possess strong mechanical and supervisory skills, apply for this rewarding career opportunity.

Position Overview

Prepare detailed cost estimates for the manufacture of precision metal castings and machined components for the defense, aerospace and specialty equipment industries.

Primary Responsbilities:

  • Analyze customer requirements, technical drawings, CAD and associated specifications for the manufacture of precision engineered metal components
  • Develop a scope of work, tools and equipment required for each project
  • Determine labor, material, process hours and outside costs needed for each project
  • Ensure an accurate and timely response to customer Request-for Quotes
  • Collect cost data and solicit feedback from functional team members and subcontractors
  • Utilize and maintain company provided estimating software
  • Regularly review and update costing data to endure accuracy
  • Develop methods and practices to improve quoting and improve quote output
  • Become familiar with Barron Industries' lost-wax investment casting process and related manufacturing services
  • Understand, follow, and implement AS9100 systems and procedures as appropriate to your department and/or area of responsibility

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years cost estimating experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with metal casting or machining preferred but not required
  • Proficient in reading technical blueprint drawings and understanding GD&T
  • Knowledgeable in the use of CAD software
  • Able to read and understand engineering documents
  • Strong math skills
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, suppliers and customers
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel
  • Engineering degree helpful but not required
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Job Type:

  • Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Premium Paid Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Paid Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday thru Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oxford, MI 48371: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

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