About JE Technology Solutions
JE Technology Solutions is a growing custom metal fabrication manufacturer located in Apopka, Florida. The company specializes in aerospace maintenance platforms and custom fabricated equipment, with manufacturing capabilities that include welding, fabrication, machining, assembly, and related production processes.
Position Summary
We have an Estimating Engineer opening and are seeking a candidate with proven experience developing bids and quotes for aircraft ground support equipment and other custom metal-fabricated products. The Estimating Engineer will prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for projects ranging from aerospace to theme parks, sports venues, and other custom-build industries. This role requires exceptional time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills to support a fast-growing manufacturing operation. The Estimating Engineer will collaborate across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing to develop competitive proposals that align with client requirements and company profitability goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review bid documents, blueprints, and conceptual drawings to determine project scope and requirements.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead.
- Coordinate estimating activities with Sales, Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, and Quality.
- Solicit and evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotes for specialty processes.
- Use platforms such as Teams, SharePoint, or cloud-based project management tools to collaborate on bids.
- Work with operations to refine estimating processes, reduce quote turnaround time, and improve win rates.
- Monitor awarded projects, comparing estimated vs. actual costs and lead times, maintaining an estimate-to-actual database for continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements (OSHA, ASME, AWS, ISO, etc.).
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and customer information.
Key Knowledge Areas
- Technical & Process Knowledge – Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other CAD-integrated estimating tools.
- Costing Fundamentals – Labor calculation by skill level; material sourcing and scrap factors; overhead allocation; vendor/subcontractor quoting; contingency allowances for custom builds.
- Industry & Project Specifics – Custom build challenges; standards & compliance; change order handling; client positioning (cost vs. quality).
- Estimating Tools & Systems – Estimating software (Bluebeam, SolidWorks Costing, Excel templates); historical cost databases.
- Welding, machining, fabrication, painting/coating, assembly, finishing; material properties (aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, composites, plastics); blueprint & CAD interpretation; production sequencing; tooling & equipment requirements.
- Soft Skills & Business Awareness – Cross-functional communication; vendor negotiation; risk assessment; time management under tight deadlines.
