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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2026-170396

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Commodity purchasing

Job title

Estimator

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Estimator in this cross-functional role, will work closely with Engineering, Sales, Program Management, Production Control, Supply Chain, Spares Programs and Operations Leadership to develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for kits, parts, and labor hours. You will also support serial production review, make-part inputs, and continuous refinement of standard costs through data analysis and on-site observation.

Summary of Duties:

Kit Budgets & Proposal Support

•Collaborate with PE, PC2, Supply Chain, and Ops to develop detailed kit budgets (part costs, recurring hours). Provide input for Buy Parts to support ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) and refined cost estimation.

•Validate and track proposal estimates through project lifecycle for accuracy and variance.

Production Cost Review

•Analyze actual production data against budgeted estimates to identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities.

•Provide feedback loops from serial production to enhance future estimate accuracy.

Make-Part Estimation

•Develop and input initial standard hours for fabricated (Make) parts in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing.

Resource and Headcount Planning

•Use data analytics on actual hours to refine standard labor estimates.

•Conduct work sampling and job observation to eliminate inefficiencies and support accurate standard cost planning.

Spares Estimation Support

•Provide ROM estimates for spare parts to enable quick turnaround when supplier data is incomplete.

Purchased Part Validation

•Support the oversight and validation of purchased part costs for accuracy and strategic sourcing decisions.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering,

Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline relevant to aerospace manufacturing, preferred.

Experience Preferred:

•Practical knowledge or experience with composite materials, structural components, electrical assemblies, or related aerospace interior parts is highly desirable.

•5+ years of experience in cost estimation, proposal development, manufacturing engineering, or production planning (preferably in aerospace).

•Experience with products at all stages of their lifecycles including development, production, and operations.

•Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and standard costing methodologies.

•Strong data analytics skills with the ability to work with complex datasets while effectively summarizing, visualizing, and communicating estimate data.

•Ability to read and understand proposal documents like the request for proposal (RFP), scope of work (SOW), and relevant cost related documents provided by the customer.

•You must be able to construct a clear narrative for proposals and estimates.

•Proficiency in Excel and with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor, Syteline).

•Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement, and production teams.

•Previous experience in aerospace interior design, retrofit programs, or kit manufacturing.

•Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

•Strong background in estimating machined parts complete (aluminum, hard metals, sheet metal) including Outside Processing and Assembly

Annual salary

$80,170 - $109,960 annually

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes