Material Estimator

Material Estimator

The Sr. Estimator prepares bids for customer requests by calculating and analyzing material costs and
evaluating the entire customer package.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense.

Job Summary

• Review specifications, drawings, verbal instructions, and interpret for material and labor requirements
• Formulate preliminary Bid/No-Bid recommendations
• Develop material requirements and enter into the bid system database
• Solicit appropriate vendors for material pricing; negotiate prices as necessary
• Combine labor and material estimates from vendors and/or internal sources and prepare preliminary quotation
• Review quotes for accuracy, possibly including quotes from other department staff, and forward for further approval
• Coordinate bid efforts with appropriate managers and other departments when necessary
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members
• Perform other assignments as required

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and specifications
• Planning and organization skills-prioritization, resource allocation, multi-tasking
• Must have intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
• Intermediate level with MRPII
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Analytical skills to prepare most competitive/profitable proposal
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Thorough working knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities; technical knowledge to understand cable fabrication
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate

Required experience and education

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years progressive experience performing estimating functions

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• None required

Work Environment and Safety Equipment
Required:

• Office environment and light manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

11616 East 51st Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74146
United States