Material Estimator

Visioneering, Inc.
  • Auburn Hills, MI
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Build a Future with Visioneering

    At Visioneering, we're more than a manufacturing company- we're a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and craftsmen who take pride in building some of the world's most advanced aerospace tooling and components. Established in 1953, Visioneering, Inc. has provided the aerospace industry with high-quality conceptual design, engineering, and innovative tooling solutions for more than 70 years. As a full-service provider, we partner with industry-leading organizations by delivering integrated program management, engineering, design, NC machining, manufacturing, and assembly solutions. Our AS9100-certified quality management system reflects our commitment to precision, quality, and continuous improvement.

    Why Join Visioneering?

    We believe great employees deserve competitive benefits, opportunities to grow, and a workplace where they can succeed.

    What We Offer

    • Direct Hire Position
    • Competitive Pay
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
    • Company-Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)
    • Company-Paid Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • 401(k)
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Career Development & Paid Training
    • Opportunities for Advancement
    • And More!

    A Workplace You'll Appreciate

    • Clean, organized, climate-controlled manufacturing facility
    • Precision manufacturing environment with industry-leading technology
    • Stable, growing aerospace company with over 70 years of success
    • A team that takes pride in producing high-quality precision tooling and components for the aerospace industry
    • Team-oriented culture built on respect, collaboration, and accountability
    • Leadership that supports training, growth, and continuous improvement

    We're looking for individuals who:

    • Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
    • Value teamwork and helping others succeed
    • Take pride in producing quality work
    • Are dependable and committed to safety
    • Enjoy learning new skills and growing professionally
    • Can work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

    Experience is important, but we also value individuals with the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to excellence.

    Why Our Employees Stay

    Many of our employees have built long careers at Visioneering because we provide stability, opportunities for growth, meaningful work, and a culture where employees are respected and their contributions matter. When you join Visioneering, you're not just starting a new job- you're becoming part of a team that designs and builds precision tooling and manufacturing solutions that support some of the world's leading aerospace programs.

    Position: Material Estimator

    Summary of Position

    The Material Estimator is responsible for developing accurate material cost estimates to support quoting and proposal activities. This position analyzes RFQ requirements, Bills of Material (BOMs), CAD models, drawings, and other technical information to determine material types, quantities, sizes, and associated costs.

    Essential Functions

    Daily roles include collaborating in a team-oriented environment with cross functional workers.

    • Evaluate the material content for every component contained within the RFQ
    • Enter costs within specified material & commercial item documents
    • Maintain knowledge of the material supplier and sub-tier supplier market
    • Interact with supply base
    • Contribute to corporate quality policy and objectives
    • Measure modeled components
    • Order material off of the B.O.M. or from CAD Model and add stock where required for machining
    • Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
    • Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance
    • Follow OSHA safety guidelines, and ITAR compliance
    • Other duties as assigned

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

    • Ability to read and interpret Bills of Material (BOMs), CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation.
    • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and how material size, type, and machining requirements impact cost.
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Good communication and organizational skills.
    • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience in a related position.
    • Basic CATIA V5 experience or experience with another CAD system preferred.
    • Blueprint reading experience preferred; training may be provided.

    Apply today and build your future with Visioneering.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAuburn Hills, MI

    Skills

    • AS 9100unmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • CATIA CADunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cost Estimatesunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Materials Testingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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