Estimator

Estimator

As an Estimator, you will play a crucial role in analyzing technical documents, verifying inventory, obtaining and producing quotes, and maintaining relationships with customers and vendors. You will utilize your expert knowledge of manufacturing or machining processes to support engineering and production data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, routers, parts lists, and other technical documents.
• Verify existing inventory and current quotes using computer systems.
• Obtain quotes from customers and vendors.
• Analyze engineering and production data.
• Prioritize RFQs effectively.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with customers and vendors.
• Use CATIA or other industry-standard modeling software for drafting purposes.
• Act as a purchasing agent on behalf of the supply chain, if required.
• Maintain records of previous quotes and win/loss records.
• Work with the Contract Specialist to ensure accuracy and validity of contracts and purchase orders against quote information.
• Authority to stop any production order for quality concerns.
• Perform other similar or related duties as necessary.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing estimation.
• 5+ years of experience in customer relationship management.
• 5+ years of experience in producing quotes and logistics for completing orders.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing or machining processes.
• Proficiency in CATIA and Mastercam software.
• Ability to analyze engineering and production data.
• Basic computer skills and strong communication abilities.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aviation manufacturing is ideal but general manufacturing experience is acceptable.
• Must be available to travel as required.

Work Environment

This role involves working in both an office and shop environment. You will work on the phone and computer with clients and also visit the shop and engineering areas to ensure product and quotes align with company profit lines. It is important to maintain an organized and clean work area and set an example by wearing eye and hearing protection when necessary. The company has a stable presence in the aviation and aerospace industry and offers a C2H or DP opportunity, depending on the candidate's qualifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.