Estimator

Lighthouse Professional Services, a division of Staffing 360 Solutions group of companies, has been providing contract and direct hire talent to client companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations for over 50 years. Our offices are in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and we work with clients across the country. Our management and recruiting teams are led by experienced industry professionals. We invest in excellent working partnerships, powered by people.

We are currently seeking an Estimator in Windsor, CT. As an Estimator your day-to-day duties will consist of and may not be limited to:

• Prepare cost estimates for new products/programs as well as production related quality, process, and cycle time improvements; working in conjunction with the Commercial and Sales team, Manufacturing Engineers, Tool Designers, C.N.C. Programmers, Quality Assurance and Operations.
• Keep current on the Division’s manufacturing capabilities and capacity.
• Review incoming RFQ’s for data to establish bill of materials and outside service operations.
• Provide the purchasing and outside service group with RFQ requirements.
• Establish manufacturing sequence and calculate set-up and cycle times for manufacturing.
• Coordinate and review completed quotes with cross functional team in alignment with Commercial Excellence processes.
• Liaise with NPI Project Management to identify and address any/all change requests.
• Compile all required data for quote to meet requested customer response date.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Knowledge of CNC and manual Milling, Turning, Machining, Grinding, Sinker and Wire EDM and Benching.
• Familiarity with various processes like Brazing, Welding, Heat Treatment, plating, and plasma coating.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand part drawings and requirements.
• Experience with conceptual process design, integrating multiple manufacturing methods for competitive job costing.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work in a cross functional environment.
• Strong foundation in NX (Unigraphics) and MS Office.

Education Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering/related discipline or equivalent work experience.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

Please include a clean copy of your resume and salary expectations and any references.

Submit resumes to: dan.dubay@lighthouseprofessional.com