Project Estimator
About the job
- U.S. citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements.
- At least 5 years of estimating experience in machining, fabrication, or metal manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining, welding processes, fabrication, and assembly methods.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and technical specifications.
- Experience estimating work for tight-tolerance, high-reliability components.
- Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, or equivalent.
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning/materials requirements planning (ERP/MRP) systems; EPICOR is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple requests for quotation (RFQs) and deadlines simultaneously.
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Expected travel is less than 5% yearly.
- Review requests for quotation, technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements for machining and fabrication work.
- Develop accurate cost estimates including labor, materials, outside processing, tooling, and overhead.
- Evaluate manufacturability of parts and assemblies, including CNC machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and complex assemblies.
- Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and proposals for submission to customers.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing teams to ensure estimates reflect current manufacturing capabilities and supplier costs.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternate manufacturing methods, and process improvements.
- Maintain estimating databases including standard labor times, material costs, and supplier pricing.
- Support negotiations and technical clarifications with customers when required.
- Ensure compliance with defense and naval program requirements, including documentation and traceability.
- Assist with post-award cost tracking and estimate validation to improve future quoting accuracy.
- Generate cost estimates for engineered projects and services that are highly mechanical in nature, including substantial welding and machining content.
- Provide technical support in areas including process improvement, sales support for customer presentations, and development of supply-chain vendor candidates.
- Analyze technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to develop cost estimates, labor hours, material requirements, and manufacturing plans.
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy, shipbuilding, submarine, or defense manufacturing programs.
- Familiarity with MIL-SPEC standards, NAVSEA requirements, or Department of Defense contracting environments.
- Knowledge of materials commonly used in defense manufacturing, such as stainless steels, nickel alloys, titanium, and aluminum.
- Experience with NQA-1, AS9100, ISO 9001, or other regulated quality systems.
- Background in machining engineering, manufacturing engineering, or production planning.
- Experience with EPICOR.
About the company
Hayward Tyler designs, manufactures and services electric motors and pumps used in demanding applications across the energy sector, acting as both an OEM supplier and a trusted partner. Its products are built to deliver reliable power in critical operations, with services that cover the lifecycle of the equipment. The company works by engineering and producing motors and pumps tailored for high-performance needs, followed by maintenance and service to ensure uptime and efficiency. What sets Hayward Tyler apart from competitors is its long history (founded in 1815) and its ability to provide end-to-end solutions—from design and manufacture to servicing—through a global reach, enabling customers to obtain integrated power and pumping systems from a single source. The goal is to provide dependable, technologically advanced power and pumping solutions that keep energy projects running safely and efficiently, serving customers across the entire energy sector.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$200K
Headquarters
Luton, United Kingdom
Founded
1815
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hayward Tyler won a CUI/ITAR parts contract on 2026-05-29 for a micro-reactor.
- Avingtrans reported FY2025 record revenue and a very healthy order book entering FY26.
- Energy Steel adds obsolete OEM component support, expanding replacement revenue and customer lock-in.
What critics are saying
- Integration of Energy Steel can distract management and delay customer deliveries in 2026.
- Hayward Tyler remains exposed to lumpy nuclear ordering and slow utility procurement cycles.
- Without sustained CUI/ITAR wins, the nuclear push stays too small to offset legacy declines.
What makes Hayward Tyler unique
- Hayward Tyler merged Energy Steel on 2026-01-08, adding nuclear machining depth.
- Over 500 Hayward Tyler pumps remain in active nuclear service worldwide.
- Avingtrans FY2025 showed Hayward Tyler results improving within a diversified engineering group.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options