Manufacturing Estimator CNC Machining

Manufacturing Estimator – CNC Machining

Turn complex prints into confident, decision‑ready numbers Smith & Company is an engineering‑driven precision machining company supporting aerospace, defense, medical, and advanced industrial programs. Our estimating function is not a quoting desk—it’s a decision engine that feeds leadership, engineering, and operations with fast, accurate insight. If you can turn prints into numbers and numbers into clarity, this role is built for you.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotes for CNC‑machined parts and assemblies
• Analyze drawings, models, specifications, and customer RFQs
• Build routing assumptions: setups, cycle time, tooling, fixturing, inspection, and risk
• Collaborate daily with engineering, programming, quality, supply chain, and leadership
• Use  to manage RFQs, task flow, priorities, and due dates
• Communicate and coordinate through Microsoft Teams (internal + external)
• Manage and respond through customer portals (uploads, clarifications, revisions, pricing responses)
• Develop Excel‑based estimating models (cost rollups, sensitivity analysis, what‑if scenarios)
• Prepare clear overviews, summaries, and visuals for management review
• Enable fast, informed go/no‑go and pricing decisions—no data dumps
• Support make/buy decisions and outside processing RFQs
• Maintain estimating assumptions tied to real shop performance

• Experience estimating CNC machining in aerospace, defense, or high‑complexity manufacturing
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and 3D models
• Solid understanding of:
  • 3-, 4-, and 5‑axis machining; common A&D materials (aluminum, steel, stainless, titanium, castings)
  • Outside processes (anodize, heat treat, chem‑film, paint, plating, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills (structured models, lookups, clean summaries—not just spreadsheets)
• Comfortable working in , Microsoft Teams, and customer RFQ portals
• Able to translate technical detail into executive‑level clarity
• Organized, disciplined, and honest about risk
• U.S. Person eligible for ITAR‑controlled work

• Background as a machinist, programmer, or manufacturing engineer
• Experience with NPI, prototypes, or low‑volume / high‑complexity work
• Project / program management, including direct customer engagement
• ERP‑based routing and costing experience
• Prior support of prime or government RFQs

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Brand‑new, climate‑controlled facility with modern inspection equipment
• Work on high‑visibility, mission‑critical programs
• Direct access to leadership—quality has a real voice here
• Work on high‑visibility aerospace & defense programs
• Long‑term growth with a company scaling the right way

If you believe estimating should enable speed, protect margins, and drive smart decisions, not just spit out prices—Smith & Company — Ready on Day One. Built to Win.

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Compensation: $125,000 per year