We are a team of designers, developers, engineers and craftsmen coming from diverse backgrounds and nationalities with a wide range of skills, interests and expertise. All of us propel our expertise in substantially improving performance of advanced manufacturing programs through our passion for innovation and attention to the finest details. Every project brings different problems to solve, and we build bespoke solutions for each. Our team’s relentless pursuit to cut through complexity to offer simplified and intuitive solutions has inspired the trust of global 100 clients.
We are looking for a Specialist - Contract Management (Estimation), who thrives in a high performance and fast paced technical environment. As a Specialist within the Contract Management (Estimation) team, you will be responsible for performing all critical tasks, ensuring that our customer receives a great product.
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Lead estimation and costing activities for aerospace metallic components
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Prepare accurate cost models, quotations, and commercial inputs for RFQs
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Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure competitive and feasible bids
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Analyse engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T to determine manufacturing requirements
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Prepare detailed cost estimates covering CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, and special processes (heat treatment, anodizing, plating, NDT)
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Develop bid packages and pricing strategies for aerospace customer programs
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Ensure estimates comply with aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
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Assess manufacturability of metallic aerospace parts using CNC machining and advanced processes
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Define machining routings, cycle times, and tooling requirements
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Evaluate special processes (surface treatment, welding, coating) for cost and feasibility
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Support process optimization and value engineering initiatives
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Liaise with suppliers for cost inputs, lead-time commitments, and special process quotations
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Communicate with customers to clarify technical requirements and provide competitive quotations
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Support supplier audits and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
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Maintain estimation records in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
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Prepare cost analysis reports and dashboards for management review
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Track KPIs such as cycle time, schedule adherence, and cost variance
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Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to align estimates with actual manufacturing capabilities
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Support project managers in preparing cost baselines and budgets
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Contribute to continuous improvement in estimation workflows
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field
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Minimum 4+ years in estimation/costing roles, with direct exposure to CNC machining and aerospace special processes
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CNC machining process knowledge (milling, turning, 5-axis machining)
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Special processes (heat treatment, anodizing, plating, NDT)
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ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle)
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Strong analytical and Excel modelling skills
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Attention to detail and compliance mindset
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Strong communication and negotiation skills
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Problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration
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Exposure to ERP/MRP beyond SAP/Oracle (eg, NetSuite) and maintaining estimation databases
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Experience with cost dashboards/KPI reporting and management presentations
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Exposure to value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives in estimation/manufacturing environments
