Sr. COST ESTIMATOR

Entwistle Company

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years estimating experience, especially in manufacturing or defense products.
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP systems and AI query is a plus.
  • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
  • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cost estimating for manufacturing projects supporting defense sales.
  • Create basis of estimate documents to validate cost estimates.
  • Support integrated product teams with budgeting and forecasts.
  • Assist in estimating project costs to completion for current projects.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve data discrepancies.
  • Identify and report process or system inefficiencies in daily tasks.

Benefits

  • 401k with 4% match on 5% deferrals
  • Up to 5 weeks of PTO
  • Employer paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid family/medical leave provided by the employer
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Reimbursements for safety shoes and glasses
  • Employee appreciation events enhance workplace culture.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Cost estimating processes in support of manufacturing projects in support of sales to the Department of War or other defense companies. The cost estimates will be for both existing programs that are supported by past historical data, and for new work where estimates must be derived from comparisons to other similar programs.
  • Lead the creation of Basis of estimate documents to support and explain cost estimates.
  • Support integrated product teams with costing estimates, budgeting, and forecasts.
  • Assist in estimating costs to complete for ongoing projects or production.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve data discrepancies or reporting issues.
  • Identify and report process or system inefficiencies encountered during daily tasks.


What We Offer:
  • 401k - 4% match on 5% deferrals
  • PTO - Up to 5 weeks
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
  • Generous Health Insurance Coverage
  • Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
  • Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
  • Employee Appreciation Events


Competitive pay based on experience.

Requirements

Qualifications:
  • 10+ years estimating experience. Costing for manufacturing products, and/or Defense related products a plus
  • Degree in Accounting or Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related field a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using ERP systems. AI query experience a plus.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Related Military Job Codes: We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:
  • Army MOS: 36A - Financial Manager
  • Navy NEC: 3100 - Supply Corps Officer
  • Air Force AFSC: 65FX - Financial Management
  • Marine Corps MOS: 3404 - Financial Management Officer
  • Coast Guard Rating: FIN10 - Finance


Salary Description

95,000-115,000

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