Lead Estimator - Composites

Role: Lead Estimation - Composites

About the Role: Composites estimation lead engineer with business acumen and negotiation skills and Proficient in Microsoft excel, PPT, Knowledge on MS project tools.

Qualifications: BE/B.Tech

Experience: 7-12 years

Location: Hyderabad

Position Objective:

• Ensure Timely submission of estimation for all packages meeting customer expectations on quality and completeness.
• Composite estimation Lead Engineer within the estimation team responsible for review of Manufacturing methodology, Equipment required, Make/Buy analysis, Recurring and non-recurring effort and cost estimation.
• Review estimations with the Manager and the HOD
• Understand the RFQ's from technical stand point and communicating queries to the customer via query format. Hold technical discussions with customer representative as necessary.
• Ensure compliance of regulatory norms and TASL procedures (Saksham, AS9100 etc.).

Responsibilities:

Strategic:

• Participate in strategic decision-making forums such as bid/no bid, make/buy, equipment selection for investment.
• Carry out estimation Vs actual analysis and keep estimation benchmarks up to date.
• Learn and develop estimation methodology and standards to estimate future technology processes.

Execution/ Implementation:

• Review and understand RFQ scope of work and other terms and conditions.
• Ensure on time completion of estimation and review estimations and ensure completeness of work.
• Hold discussions with internal suppliers, customer and subject matter experts and ensure completeness of RFQ estimates. Participate in meetings with external suppliers and customers and be responsible for taking up technical discussions with them.
• Review Estimation of BOM, Conversion Hours and Engineering Effort for development. NRC and Capex estimation.
• BSC progress and monthly tracking to ensure BSC compliance.
• Handle system audits and compliances.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge on manufacturing estimation techniques.
• Basic understanding of commercial business case and inputs required for the same.
• Understanding of aerospace market and latest developments.
• Good knowledge on aerospace material and manufacturing techniques.
• Basic understanding of AS9100C requisites.
• Proficient in drawing reading, GD&T, manufacturing and special process specs.
• Leading a team, managerial and coordination skills.
• Communication and presentation skills, good business acumen and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft excel, PPT, Knowledge on MS project.

Preferred Skills:

Manufacturing estimation, AS9100C, Drawing reading, GD&T,