Layup Parts ยท 2 days ago
Lead Estimator (Composite Manufacturing)
Huntington Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expLayup Parts is a technology-first manufacturing startup focused on delivering composite parts for the aerospace, defense, and motorsports industries. They are seeking a Lead Estimator who will collaborate with the CEO to develop project quotations, engage with customers for design feedback, and ensure accurate estimations for manufacturing processes.
Consumer Goods
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide estimates for all customer requests for quote; responsible for all tasks required to provide a thorough and accurate quotation
Interact with customers to provide DFM feedback as needed, iterate on quotes based on results of customer conversations
Review all customer provided documentation (including quality manuals and other contract requirements) for the purpose of providing an accurate quotation
Provide initial high level tooling designs for the purpose of providing a cost and lead time estimate
Provide outline of expected manufacturing methods for the purpose of providing a cost and lead time estimate
Create project handover documents for accepted quotes. Provide all high-level designs, estimating assumptions, contract requirements, and other notables required for a clean handoff to manufacturing team for project execution
Work with operations and quality teams to understand full scope of job costs prior to completing estimate
Work with software team to provide estimating rules that are integrated into company-made software. Work with software team to improve internally built estimating systems
Position may require extended hours or weekend work
Qualification
Required
Being awesome! Be the kind of person you want to work with!
5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or motorsport industries
Expert understanding of composite part and tooling design, along with all associated manufacturing methodologies
Excellent written, verbal, and group communication skills. Comfortable communicating with customers and external stakeholders. Also capable of thoroughly documenting your work for others to understand
Experience in startups or small teams in fast-paced and quickly changing environments. Experience with little to no established systems or structure
Excellent time management and multitasking skills; addresses all work with sense of urgency. Enjoys working on many different tasks in one day
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Preferred
Prior experience as an estimator in manufacturing environments
Familiarity with standard aerospace quality requirements along with AS9100 basics
Comfortable reviewing quality manuals and other contract documents; able to translate requirements into cost adjustments while quoting
Excited by the prospect of 2x or 3x sales growth, with the multi-facility and multi-state growth
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Equity Option Grants
401k plan
Unlimited PTO + 9 Federal Holidays
Company
Layup Parts
Layup manufactures composite parts and the tooling to make those parts.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase