Specialist - Fabrication / Mechanical Costing & Estimation Engineer

Ahmedabad, INDIA I Position Code: 1203AS

About the Role:

What you'll deliver:

• Lead estimation, costing, and quotation activities for aerospace metallic components.
  
• Analyse engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T to determine manufacturing requirements.
  
• Assess manufacturability of aerospace metallic parts using CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, and special processes.
  
• Define manufacturing routings, cycle times, tooling requirements, and production methods.
  
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering machining, fabrication, assembly, heat treatment, anodizing, plating, coating, welding, and NDT processes.
  
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain cost inputs, lead times, and special-process quotations.
  
• Develop competitive pricing strategies, bid packages, and commercial proposals for customer RFQs.
  
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, production, quality, and project teams to ensure accurate and feasible estimates.
  
• Communicate with customers to clarify technical requirements and provide competitive quotations.
  
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
  
• Support supplier audits and ensure adherence to contractual and quality requirements.
  
• Maintain estimation data, costing records, and quotations within ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
  
• Prepare cost analysis reports, dashboards, budgets, and cost baselines for management and project reviews.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, schedule adherence, and cost variance.
  
• Drive value engineering, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimation accuracy and profitability.
  

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or a related discipline.
  
• 4+ years of experience in estimation and costing, with expertise in CNC machining and aerospace special processes.
  

Must have:

• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, including milling, turning, and 5-axis machining.
  
• Experience with aerospace special processes such as heat treatment, anodizing, plating, and NDT.
  
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicore).
  
• Advanced analytical, costing, and Excel modelling skills.
  
• Strong attention to detail with a quality and compliance-focused mindset.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proven problem-solving ability and cross-functional collaboration experience.
  
  

Nice to have:

• Experience with additional ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and estimation database management.
  
• Proficiency in cost reporting, KPI tracking, and management presentations.
  
• Exposure to value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing or estimation environments.