MANUFACTURING ESTIMATING ASSISTANT – NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

NOTICE: This position is subject to U.S. Government security clearance. Due to federal government contracts and national security regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for security clearance.

Aerodyn Engineering is looking for a Manufacturing Estimating Assistant to support our manufacturing department with sourcing, estimating, and key purchases. You’ll work with the Manufacturing Department Manager to build accurate quotes for machined components and assemblies, gather pricing from outside vendors, and make sure every estimate reflects the real scope of work and reaches the customer on time.

Shift Options:

1st shift

Pay Range:

$80,000-$100,000 (+ for the right candidate)

What We Offer:

• Quarterly Bonus Incentives 
• Weekly Paychecks
• Industry-Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Designated Sick/Med Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays 
• Active Insurance Benefits Within Your First Month
• Wide Range of Medical Plans, including 100% employer-paid options
• 100% Employer-Paid Short-term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurances
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Skill Development & Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do:

• Build accurate estimates for manufactured components and assemblies.
• Gather material, hardware, and outside-process pricing from multiple vendors.
• Read bills of material and identify required special outside processes.
• Review historical quotes and job profitability to sharpen future estimates.
• Enter quote data in Epicor and keep quotes on track for customer due dates.
• Review lessons learned and budgets with engineering and manufacturing.

What Makes You a Fit:

• Detail-oriented and accurate with numbers.
• Comfortable working with vendors to get the best price without sacrificing quality.
• Manufacturing, purchasing, or estimating background is a plus.
• Self-directed and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

What You’ll Have:

• Exposure to complex aerospace manufacturing and how it gets priced.
• Direct mentoring from the Manufacturing Department Manager.
• A role that grows with the department’s quoting volume.

Requirements:

• Must be self-directed and able to deliver under pressure, meeting customer and management deadlines.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter comfortable operating independently and with a team.
• Must demonstrate ability to act professionally.
• Minimum travel required.