Estimating Engineer II
Core
Independently prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for wire harness assemblies of increasing complexity in an AS9100 manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior IC estimating engineer (wire harness manufacturing)
Builds
Competitive, well-substantiated proposals for wire harness assemblies
Domain
Manufacturing (wire harness/cable assembly)
Required skills
Cost estimation, BOM creation and validation, time study analysis, risk identification, process improvement, IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards knowledge, Microsoft Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense estimating experience, AS9100 standards familiarity, ERP/MRP systems experience, customer drawing/spec review, proposal pricing strategy support
Responsibilities
Review drawings, BOMs, and specifications to understand customer requirements; Develop detailed labor estimates factoring in crimping, soldering, testing, and inspection; Create and validate BOMs with 95%+ accuracy; Analyze time study and historical cost data; Identify and communicate cost, schedule, and manufacturability risks; Lead win/loss analysis; Provide guidance to less experienced estimators; Support pricing strategy and proposal development
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC