What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at HANWHA AEROSPACE USA LLC?
Location: Based out of Glastonbury, CT
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
Receive, download and submit Request for Quotations (RFQ) from customer portals and review all accompanying documents and engineering data packages
Evaluate all engineering data and information to assess producibility
Review parts lists, drawings, and other data to determine manufacturing requirements including outside processing (heat treat, etc.) material, labor, and tooling and prepares itemized lists of those requirements
Prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, [DS1] preparing bids, and determining cost effectiveness of make/buy analyses in-house or subcontract.
Makes recommendations to improve the manufacturing process, and when appropriate supports LEAN Manufacturing activities
Analyze variances between estimated cost and actual cost to effectively evaluate the adequacy and accuracy of the utilized estimating parameters.
Develop cost estimating tools utilizing Excel based programs and tools.
Provide cost breakdowns and complete bid forms when requested by customers or business leadership
Report directly to the Director of Estimating for approvals or upper management for presentations.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as drawings, blueprints, production schedules, contractual agreements, Requests for Quotation or Requests for Proposal, as well as various customer documents relating to the same
Ability to write reports and business correspondence, both internal and external
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals or groups of customers or employees
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Proficiency in the use of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook required
Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.
Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.
Participate in training as required
Executes additional tasks as assigned by supervisor
5-10% Domestic Travel required
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 20 lbs.
Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility
Work usually performed in a combination of office and plant settings.
Requirements:
Associates Degree or equivalent, or relevant experience (Engineering and applicable certifications preferred)
3 years of manufacturing experience in the aerospace industry
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, material and manufacturing specifications, and CAD files.
Previous sheet metal forming and machining experience with 5 axis machines a plus
Computer proficiency requiring interface with customer portals and file management.
AAP Statement
Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.