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Primary responsibility is generating cost estimates for Engineered Projects and Services which are highly mechanical in nature and including welding and machining as a high percentage of content. Additional responsibilities are providing technical support in a broad range of areas including process improvement, sales support for customer presentations and development of supply chain vendor candidates.\nJob Description and Duties:\nHayward Tyler is seeking a Project Estimator with a strong background in precision machining and metal fabrication to support quoting and cost estimation for complex components and assemblies used in Nuclear Energy, U.S. Navy and other defense programs. The Project Estimator will analyze technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to develop accurate cost estimates, labor hours, material requirements, and manufacturing plans. Experience with defense contracting requirements, tight tolerances, and regulated quality systems is highly preferred.\nThis position requires an individual with initiative, an interest in learning, and a flexible approach to respond to a wide variety of assignments and shifting priorities. Performance of these duties requires close collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to estimate cost and lead time and produce high-value solutions for our customers.\nResponsibilities include:\nReview RFQs, technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements for machining and fabrication work.\nDevelop accurate cost estimates including labor, materials, outside processing, tooling, and overhead.\nEvaluate manufacturability of parts and assemblies including CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and complex assemblies.\nPrepare detailed cost breakdowns and proposals for submission to customers.\nCollaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing teams to ensure estimates reflect current manufacturing capabilities and supplier costs.\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities, alternate manufacturing methods, and process improvements.\nMaintain estimating databases including standard labor times, material costs, and supplier 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