Manufacturing Estimator

Position Summary

603 Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator to join our growing quoting team. This role is responsible for reviewing customer RFQs and developing accurate manufacturing cost estimates for complex cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies serving the aerospace, defense, and commercial space industries.

The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to develop competitive quotations while ensuring technical and commercial accuracy. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands manufacturing, enjoys solving technical problems, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

At 603 Manufacturing, we are investing heavily in AI-powered quoting tools to increase speed and efficiency. The Manufacturing Estimator will use these tools daily while applying sound manufacturing judgment to validate results and ensure accurate quotations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and bills of material
• Develop labor estimates for cable assemblies, wire harnesses, box builds, and electromechanical assemblies
• Create manufacturing routings and estimate production labor
• Coordinate with Purchasing to obtain supplier pricing
• Work with Engineering to clarify technical requirements and resolve questions
• Identify missing or unclear customer information and coordinate with Sales to obtain clarification
• Utilize AI-assisted quoting tools to accelerate quote development while validating technical accuracy
• Prepare timely, accurate, and competitive quotations
• Maintain quote documentation within the ERP system
• Support continuous improvement of estimating methods, labor standards, and quoting processes
• Manage multiple RFQs simultaneously while meeting aggressive turnaround goals

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent manufacturing experience will also be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing, estimating, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, production planning, applications engineering, project engineering, or a similar technical role.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and bills of material
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment