$110,000 – $115,000 | 1st Shift | Northern New Haven County | Full-Time
Hands-on estimating and process engineering role supporting complex aerospace tooling and machining projects in a stable, long-standing precision manufacturing environment.
- High-Impact Role: Direct involvement in winning new aerospace business
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Hands-On Environment: Work closely with shop leadership and manufacturing teams
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Complex Aerospace Work: Tight-tolerance tooling, assemblies, and machining projects
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Stable Company: Long-standing aerospace & defense customer relationships since 1971
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Growth Opportunity: Visible role with influence on operations and process improvement
- Review incoming RFQs and develop detailed manufacturing cost estimates
- Analyze:
- Engineering drawings
- BOMs
- Part models
- Specifications
- Calculate costs for:
- Materials
- Labor
- Outside processing/services
- Develop manufacturing sequences and routing strategies
- Establish setup times and cycle times for machining operations
- Create BOM structures and outside service operations
- Partner closely with:
- Manufacturing leadership
- Purchasing
- Sales teams
- Support quoting strategy and operational planning
- Help ensure estimates align with real-world manufacturing capability
- Work with tight-tolerance aerospace components and assemblies
- Interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
- Support continuous improvement and process optimization efforts
- 5+ years of aerospace estimating experience
- Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing and machining processes
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and models
- Experience with tooling, machining, or aerospace manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
- Aerospace tooling or defense manufacturing background
- Experience with complex assemblies and tight-tolerance machining
- Knowledge of aerospace specifications and manufacturing standards
- Hands-on, collaborative manufacturing environment
- Direct interaction with shop leadership and operations teams
- Entrepreneurial, family-run company culture
- $110,000–$115,000salary (flexible for exceptional talent)
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance available
- 401(k)
- PTO starting immediately
- Stable business with strong long-term customer relationships
- Monday–Friday
- 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- On-site role in the Greater New Haven, CT area
Privately owned precision tooling and assembly manufacturer serving aerospace and defense customers since 1971. Known for strong customer relationships, long-term stability, and specialized expertise in precision manufacturing and tooling.
