Manager Estimation - Pref from Aerospace/Automobile Industry

Role & responsibilities

• Analyze customer RFQs, technical specifications, and engineering drawings to understand product requirements, materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, and special features, and prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive pricing.
• Conduct manufacturability and feasibility assessments with Engineering and Production teams, evaluating machining sequences, cycle times, tooling requirements, capacity, process risks, and make-or-buy opportunities.
• Coordinate with SCM and suppliers to obtain raw material costs, vendor quotations, special process rates, MOQs, lead times, and other commercial inputs required for accurate costing and pricing decisions.
• Prepare detailed cost sheets, price breakdowns, tender documentation, and bid submissions; participate in technical/commercial reviews and support Business Development teams in customer clarifications, negotiations, pricing justification, and contract finalization.
• Maintain and continuously improve cost databases covering machine rates, cycle times, material trends, supplier pricing, and historical project data; perform should-costing, estimated-versus-actual cost analysis, and identify cost-reduction and design-to-cost opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, customer-specific standards, export regulations, traceability requirements, and audit/documentation needs while supporting long-term pricing agreements, cost escalation reviews, and contract renewals.
• Promote adherence to safety, environmental, information security, and operational standards, including EMS, OHSAS/ISO 45001, ISMS, energy conservation, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to support sustainable business growth.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of machining, fabrication, and associated manufacturing processes, including material properties, behaviour, and applications.
• Sound understanding of special processes such as surface treatment, heat treatment, NDT, testing, and other value-added manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in risk analysis, taxation, duties, Incoterms, commercial/quotation terms, and cost-related evaluation of raw materials and processes.
• Basic understanding of project management principles, planning, coordination, and execution.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and AutoCAD; familiarity with any 3D modelling software is preferred. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience for BE candidates and 7 years for Diploma candidates.