Cost Estimation Engineer
Posted Jun 22 · 0 applicants
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The role in plain words
This role involves pricing aerospace manufacturing parts by reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. The day-to-day work includes selecting appropriate manufacturing processes, building detailed cost estimates for materials and labor, and collaborating with engineering, production, and sales teams.
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a Practical Engineering degree in a relevant field
- At least 2 years of experience in industrial or engineering cost estimation within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, turning, milling, sheet metal fabrication, welding, hydraulic systems, or mechanical assemblies
- Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications
- Familiarity with raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel
- Proficiency in Excel
- Proficiency in ERP systems
- Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO and AS9100
- Experience working with industrial or defense customers
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Who this suits
This role suits individuals with a degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering and at least two years of experience in manufacturing cost estimation. It is less ideal for those without experience in reading mechanical drawings or analyzing CNC machining and fabrication processes.
Full job description
Original listing · kept for referenceCost Estimation Engineer | Lod | IAI Aviation Group
We are looking for a Cost Estimation Engineer to join RL Technologies Production at IAI’s Aviation Group. The role focuses on pricing aerospace manufacturing parts based on technical specifications, drawings, and customer requirements.
The position includes:
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements received from customers, engineering, and sales teams
• Analyzing mechanical drawings, including tolerances, GD&T, and quality requirements
• Selecting appropriate manufacturing processes, including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and finishing
• Building detailed cost estimates covering raw materials, machining and labor hours, machine and tooling costs, and subcontractor services
• Evaluating market pricing and adjusting estimates to remain competitive
• Collaborating with engineering, production, procurement, and sales teams
• Leading customer engagements throughout the quotation process
What we’re looking for:
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a Practical Engineering degree in a relevant field, required
• At least 2 years of experience in industrial or engineering cost estimation within a manufacturing environment, required
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, turning, milling, sheet metal fabrication, welding, hydraulic systems, or mechanical assemblies, required
• Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications, required
• Familiarity with raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, an advantage
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, an advantage
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO and AS9100, an advantage
• Experience working with industrial or defense customers, an advantage
Good to know:
IAI’s Aviation Group is involved in all aspects of the aerospace industry, from design and development through engineering, manufacturing, testing, and certification. The division provides comprehensive maintenance services for aircraft, engines, and components under one roof, including heavy maintenance, modifications, upgrades for civilian and military aircraft, and world leading passenger to freighter conversion programs backed by more than 50 years of experience.
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- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a Practical Engineering degree in a relevant field, At least 2 years of experience in industrial or engineering cost estimation within a manufacturing environment, Experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, turning, milling, sheet metal fabrication, welding, hydraulic systems, or mechanical assemblies, Strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications