Cost Estimating Engineer

Estimating Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Estimating Engineer to lead quoting efforts for new aerospace components and assemblies. This role involves creating accurate estimates for labor, material, tooling, and cycle times, as well as developing efficient manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead quoting efforts for new aerospace components and assemblies, including labor, material, tooling, and cycle time estimates.
• Develop efficient and cost-effective machining and manufacturing processes based on customer prints, models, and technical specifications.
• Leverage hands-on knowledge of CNC machining, programming, and setup to validate manufacturability and ensure accurate quoting for complex milled and turned parts.
• Provide or support quoting efforts for welded assemblies, working with fabrication or weld engineers to evaluate weld processes, joint design, and weld certifications.
• Support Sales and Program Management in technical discussions with aerospace customers related to capabilities, lead times, and cost structure.

Essential Skills:

• Project management skills.
• Experience in quoting within a CNC environment.
• Hands-on expertise in CNC machining, programming, and setup.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ideally, a BS in Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with mills and lathes.
• Any welding experience is a plus.

Work Environment:

The position requires interaction with Sales and Program Management teams, primarily focused on aerospace customer needs. The role involves hands-on work with CNC machining equipment and may require collaboration with fabrication or weld engineers. Candidates should be comfortable working in a technical, engineering-focused environment.

Job Type & Location:

This is a permanent position based out of Rockford, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $92500.00/yr. 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 Rockford, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

About Actalent:

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.