Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Estimator

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Cheshire, CT

Company Description:

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents. 

Summary: 

We are looking for a qualified Estimator that serves and supports as a point of contact on assigned estimating and customer quote activity for our business. The Estimator will serve as the secondary customer focal point for all assigned RFP/RFQ requests. 

Essential Functions: 

• 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, material, labor, tooling and prepare itemized lists of those requirements
• Prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, preparing bids, and determining cost effectiveness of make/buy analyses in house or subcontract
• 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
• Creates and maintains manufacturing cost estimates and proposals utilizing Routings and Bills of Materials

• Read, analyze and interpret documents such as drawings, blueprints, production schedules, contractual agreements, Requests for Quotation or Requests for Proposa, as well as various customer documents

• Makes recommendations to improve the manufacturing process, and when appropriate supports LEAN Manufacturing activities
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or other related field required, Associates Degree with years of experience in lieu of Bachelors
• 5+ years experience Estimating experience

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level. 
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence, both internal and external
• 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
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.

• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically 

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

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.

*Subject to change with or without notice*

Rev 1 – 8/27/2025