Specialist - Contract Management (Estimation)

Ahmedabad, INDIA I Position Code: 1203AS

About the Role:

What you'll deliver:

• Lead estimation and costing activities for aerospace metallic components
  
• Prepare accurate cost models, quotations, and commercial inputs for RFQs
  
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure competitive and feasible bids
  
• Analyse engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T to determine manufacturing requirements
  
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, and special processes (heat treatment, anodizing, plating, NDT)
  
• Develop bid packages and pricing strategies for aerospace customer programs
  
• Ensure estimates comply with aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)
  
• Assess manufacturability of metallic aerospace parts using CNC machining and advanced processes
  
• Define machining routings, cycle times, and tooling requirements
  
• Evaluate special processes (surface treatment, welding, coating) for cost and feasibility
  
• Support process optimization and value engineering initiatives
  
• Liaise with suppliers for cost inputs, lead -time commitments, and special process quotations
  
• Communicate with customers to clarify technical requirements and provide competitive quotations
  
• Support supplier audits and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
  
• Maintain estimation records in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
  
• Prepare cost analysis reports and dashboards for management review
  
• Track KPIs such as cycle time, schedule adherence, and cost variance
  
• Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to align estimates with actual manufacturing capabilities
  
• Support project managers in preparing cost baselines and budgets
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement in estimation workflows
  

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field
  
• Minimum 4+ years in estimation/costing roles, with direct exposure to CNC machining and aerospace special processes
  

Must have:

• CNC machining process knowledge (milling, turning, 5 -axis machining)
  
• Special processes (heat treatment, anodizing, plating, NDT)
  
• ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle)
  
• Strong analytical and Excel modelling skills
  
• Attention to detail and compliance mindset
  
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
  
• Problem -solving and cross -functional collaboration
  

Nice to have:

• Exposure to ERP/MRP beyond SAP/Oracle (eg, NetSuite) and maintaining estimation databases
  
• Experience with cost dashboards/KPI reporting and management presentations
  
• Exposure to value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives in estimation/manufacturing environments