Manufacturing Estimator

Job Description

Summary: Hera Technologies LLC is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Estimator to join our team working in a hands-on collaborative environment. The individual will be responsible for preparing work estimates by gathering proposals blueprints specifications and related documents from customers and computing costs by identifying labor material outside supplier processing and time requirements. This role will take full ownership of related activities performed by multidisciplined crossfunctional teams.

FLSA Classification: Salary Exempt

Type: Full-time

Work hours: Monday Friday 7:00am 3:30pm; Some overtime and weekend work may be necessary. Hours may be adjusted at the discretion of your supervisor.

Salary Range: $75000 - $90000 annually

Reports to: Manager of PMO & Estimating

Location: 100% onsite at 1055 E Francis St. Ontario CA 91761 USA

Essential Job Duties (which include but not limited to):

• Gather information on scope of work and requirements needed for machine shop work to gain a complete understanding of the project.
• Determine manufacturing steps/processes equipment CNC programming setup operations material required labor hours outside supplier processing requirements testing requirements and other customer specification requirements to perform work.
• Identify and quote out special process approved suppliers per drawing and customer requirements.
• Calculate production costs using established labor and overhead rates raw material costs and outside supplier processing price estimates.
• Review and interpret Quality Clauses flowed down in quote requests when applicable and mitigate risk to Hera Technologies LLC accordingly.
• Work with machine shop management and staff to understand and develop shop manufacturing plans.
• Prepare formal price and delivery quotations for internal and external customers.
• Communicate with customers and machine shop management and staff on machine shop proposals quotations and projects.
• Follow up on open RFQs and proposals with customers and properly re-issue quotes and proposals when necessary.
• Maintain the active database of RFQs and proposals and properly close them out when appropriate for accuracy of statuses and key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain relationships with both customers and suppliers.
• Assist in the preparation of work instructions for new and existing projects.
• Perform risk analysis.

• Support 5-S and adhere to health safety and environmental company guidelines.
• Perform cross-functional operations as needed.

Other duties: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. Management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required.

Minimum Requirements:

• 6 years of Machine Shop Estimating/Quoting experience of medium to high complexity parts including knowledge of setup and operation of a diverse range of machines. Estimating/Quoting experience must be with CNC Mill and Lathe operations.
• Extensive experience/knowledge in reading analyzing and understanding technical specifications drawings sketches bills of material material and process specifications quality clauses and associated documentation.
• Extensive experience/knowledge of the types of tooling required for specific applications and generalized machine shop procedures.
• Experience estimating and quoting in a low to mid-volume Job Shop environment.
• Experience with the planning and manufacturing modules of ERP systems.
• Extensive experience with the machining of different types of materials including metallics plastics composites honeycombs and ablatives.

• Excellent 2D drawing interpretation skills along with a thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven knowledge and skills of safety and environmental measures associated with machining operations.
• Ability to identify and quote out special process approved suppliers per drawing and customer requirements
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast paced deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic math algebra and basic statistical data.

• Ability to research interpret comprehend and retain job related information and instructions.
• Ability to understand offer and implement solutions to machining problems and challenges.
• Ability to use inspection and measurement tools in the verification of part dimensions.

• Ability and willingness to develop coach and train department personnel.
• Good working knowledge of machined parts inspection methods and tools and equipment.
• Excellent machine shop EHS knowledge.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work effectively and efficiently with limited supervision.

• Must be able to maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English to communicate professionally with machine shop personnel management and customers.
• Ability to learn to perform cross-functional operations.

Preferred Requirements:

• JobBoss experience is a plus.

• CNC programming experience is a plus.

Work authorization and Clearances:

• Must be US Citizen or Authorized to work in the US.

• Must be willing to undergo and pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination including an alcohol and drug test.

Work environment:

• Most of the work hours are in an air-conditioned open office with an assigned cubicle and comfortable seating; will require limited walk-throughs in the production area which is not air-conditioned is noisy and requires safety protocols.
• The incumbent will spend a portion of the day on their feet and must follow strict safety rules. They wear safety glasses to protect their eyes from airborne debris. Loud noise from machinery requires use of hearing protectors. They wear hard toe shoes or boots to protect their feet from potentially dropped objects.
• It is a professional work atmosphere everyone from top managers to employees holds themselves accountable to their actions.
• It is a workplace environment where people are respectful competent and work together to meet their expectations.
• It is an open work culture in which no one feels excluded in whatever is going on within the workplace.People are not afraid to talk and are very supportive of each other.
• It is a rewarding working environment where managers make the effort to show gratitude to those who work hard.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely lift at least 25 lbs.
• Must be able to navigate warehouse and use hands and arms to reach feel or handle items both high and low.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Sit Stoop Kneel and Crouch.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Vision abilities required by this job include- near vision distant vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Hera Technologies LLC Company Profile:

Hera Technologies LLC is a world-class contract Aerospace Manufacturing firm that produces high quality built-to-print and built-to-model metallic and nonmetallic components for the Space Aerospace Defense and Commercial Airline industries. We are a team of talented ethical and motivated individuals committed to providing our customers with superior quality products delivered on time and aimed to exceed customer expectations. We provide a safe and rewarding work environment that acknowledges individual achievement and promotes entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork.

Hera Technologies LLC specializes in CNC machining knife cutting laser cutting structural bonding and painting processing and kitting of a wide variety of metallic and engineered materials. Our CNC work centers high-speed routing machines and knife cutting systems offer 2D cutting and 3 4 and 5-axis milling of a wide range of materials including: single-ply materials composites honeycomb core plastics ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Benefits:

• Company paid employee medical dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan option upon eligibility
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary bonuses
• Incentivized cash-based employee referral program
• Many other great company perks including Hera branded merchandise a great work environment and a supportive management team!

Hera Technologies LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a workplace free of violence and drugs. We retain the option to perform substance abuse testing before and during employment.