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Manufacturing Technical Labor and Cost Engineer Estimator

PCX Aerosystems
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

About the Organization

PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX today is a private equity owned acquisition platform tasked with building a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and repair services for a variety of fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs. Several of our businesses provide metal and composite components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems, please visit our website at www.pcxaero.com.

Company Overview

PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces diversity.

EOE Statement

PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Review and evaluate incoming products utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality standards to determine manufacturing feasibility. Prepare detailed manufacturing processes, bill of materials, and outside process requirements to calculate product pricing for customers.

Develop the required manufacturing processes with labor and cost estimates for new product development. May include complex multi-level indentured bill of materials.

Analyze repeat jobs for profitability and efficiency improvements.

Develop complex customer proposals.

Work on cross functional teams for process improvement and cost reduction

Project management

Manage and monitor the estimating process.

Train and mentor junior level estimators.

Collect and understand all customer requirements / needs.

Compare requirements and needs to our capabilities and capacities to determine if we can meet customer requests and if not, what it would take to meet the challenge.

Effectively communicate with co-workers and outside resources to obtain information necessary to estimate costs.

Produce competitive price quotations in a timely manner, typically within 1 business day.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Develop the required manufacturing processes with labor and cost estimates for new product development. May include complex multi-level indentured bill of materials.
  • Analyze repeat jobs for profitability and efficiency improvements.
  • Develop complex customer proposals.
  • Work on cross functional teams for process improvement and cost reduction
  • Project management
  • Manage and monitor the estimating process.
  • Train and mentor junior level estimators.
  • Collect and understand all customer requirements / needs.
  • Compare requirements and needs to our capabilities and capacities to determine if we can meet customer requests and if not, what it would take to meet the challenge.
  • Effectively communicate with co-workers and outside resources to obtain information necessary to estimate costs.
  • Produce competitive price quotations in a timely manner, typically within 1 business day.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Prior experience in cost estimation on CNC machining processes and machines is REQUIRED
  • Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university; or four years related experience.
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
  • Estimate manufacturing cycle times
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
  • Desired Characteristics

  • Aerospace industry experience in a manufacturing setting.
  • Experience working with various metals including steel, aluminum, titanium, etc...
  • Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping kneeling etc)

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle product and / or components related to process. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications

    Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening and applicants must meet PCX Aerosystems security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the U.S. Government within a reasonable time after commenceme90nt of employment. The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

    PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

    This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here :

    Hiring Range : 90K - 140K - Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and / or skills.

    10K Sign-on Bonus

    Position Requirements

    Shift

    First

    Full-Time / Part-Time

    Full-Time

    Location

    PCX Aerosystems, Santa Ana

    Category

    Engineering

    Req Number

    ENG-24-00011

    Position

    Manufacturing Engineer- Santa Ana

    Close Date

    Post Internal Days

    Number of Openings

    Exempt / Non-Exempt

    Exempt

    Hiring Manager(s)

    Jacqueline Cadena

    This position is currently accepting applications.

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