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Hytek Finishes Aerospace Estimator in Woodmont Beach, Washington
Aerospace Estimator Reports to: Business Development Manager Location: Kent, WA Type: Exempt, Full-Time Schedule: 100% Onsite Monday - Friday Role overview This high-visibility, high-volume, fast-paced position will be responsible for all aspects of quoting and estimating customer part processing finish needs, working within the Sales Team. This includes assessing processing capabilities, material and labor costs, equipment and tooling requirements, risk, and any additional expenses related to the quote/project. This position will collaborate with customer service, sales, production, manufacturing engineers, and finance. The Estimator will be the main contact person for customers needing assistance with quotes, and questions regarding estimates. The Aerospace Estimator will have a critical role in ensuring that quotes and projects are financially viable and that estimates align with the company's objectives and profitability goals. Your team: You will be part of a collaborative team focusing on work statement diversification, strategic future growth and the main driver of TransDigm's core principles, Value Based Pricing and Profitable New Business. How we Value your Well-Being Financial Rewards: competitive base salary, quarterly performance share incentive compensation, and 401(k) matching retirement plan Work/Life Balance: 3-weeks paid time off to start, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, and a paid community service day. Health and Welfare: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance plan that includes mental health benefits, long-term care options, and onsite access to a massage therapist. Individual Development: continuing education benefits up to $5,250 annually towards coursework and/or CPE relative to this role. Salary range based upon the required profile: $72,000 - $85,000. Your responsibilities & challenges Primary responsibility responding to customer RFQs. Utilize data from various company resources to ensure quote accuracy, such as PowerBI, SyteLine, Part History Search Tool, Senior Leadership, Value Stream Managers and Subject Matter Experts. Learn and understand Hytek's process capabilities and niche market. Strong attention to detail in reviewing technical drawings, processing specifications, and other relevant documents to ensure accurate cost assessments. Assist in daily manual pricing and billing for outgoing invoices in a timely manner. Manage incoming quotes group email box daily. Work strategically and proficient in the ability to identify high value, profitable business opportunities. Educate customers regarding quote and billing requirements as well as processes and procedures that directly affect customers pricing. Participate in annual price reviews, audits, and other duties as assigned. Develop professional relationships with internal and external customers to encourage trust and brand loyalty. Understanding of ITAR compliance and proper handling of ITAR related documents. At Hytek to be successful and sustainably grow, it is vital to understand potential compliance risks and a dedication to acting with integrity. The Ideal Candidate Intellectually curious about the business and the world around them. Possess a bias for action, moves with a sense of urgency. Coachable, open to learn, grow and develop through feedback channels. Interested in future upward mobility and potentially taking a larger role within the business. Emotionally intelligent and able to build strong trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels. Collaborative, marked by transparency and flexibility, with a commitment to foster teamwork. An exceptional communicator in both written and verb