Job ID: LA4278568521
Location: Wallingford, CT
Category: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 05/26/2026
Estimator / Process Engineer | $100K-$120K | Greater New Haven, CT Area | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
• 5+ years of estimating experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of aerospace machining, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience estimating complex assemblies and tight-tolerance components
• Monday–Friday first shift schedule
• Full medical benefits with employer covering 70% of premium costs
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected aerospace manufacturer
• High-visibility role with growth potential and direct collaboration with leadership
• 5+ years of estimating experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of aerospace machining, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience estimating complex assemblies and tight-tolerance components
• Monday–Friday first shift schedule
• Full medical benefits with employer covering 70% of premium costs
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected aerospace manufacturer
• High-visibility role with growth potential and direct collaboration with leadership
Job Description
Our client, a privately held aerospace tooling and precision manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Estimator / Process Engineer to support new and existing aerospace manufacturing projects. This role will focus on evaluating RFQs, developing accurate cost estimates, determining manufacturing processes, and partnering closely with shop leadership to improve operational flow and project execution. The ideal candidate will bring a strong aerospace manufacturing background, estimating expertise, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
Our client, a privately held aerospace tooling and precision manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Estimator / Process Engineer to support new and existing aerospace manufacturing projects. This role will focus on evaluating RFQs, developing accurate cost estimates, determining manufacturing processes, and partnering closely with shop leadership to improve operational flow and project execution. The ideal candidate will bring a strong aerospace manufacturing background, estimating expertise, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment.
Responsibilities
• Review incoming RFQs and develop detailed cost estimates for aerospace manufacturing projects
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, parts lists, models, and specifications
• Calculate material, labor, machining, tooling, and outside service costs
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication and project support
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, workflow, and operational processes
• Prepare accurate estimates within customer deadlines
• Support additional engineering and process improvement initiatives as needed
• Review incoming RFQs and develop detailed cost estimates for aerospace manufacturing projects
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, parts lists, models, and specifications
• Calculate material, labor, machining, tooling, and outside service costs
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication and project support
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, workflow, and operational processes
• Prepare accurate estimates within customer deadlines
• Support additional engineering and process improvement initiatives as needed
Qualifications and Requirements
• 5+ years of estimating experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of aerospace machining, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience estimating complex assemblies and tight-tolerance components
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• 5+ years of estimating experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of aerospace machining, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience estimating complex assemblies and tight-tolerance components
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Benefits and Perks
• $100,000–$120,000+ annual salary depending on experience
• Medical insurance with employer-paid premium contribution
• Vision insurance available
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off starting on day one
• Stable company with long-standing aerospace customer relationships
• Family-oriented, laid-back culture with strong employee retention
• Collaborative work environment where leadership values work-life balance
• $100,000–$120,000+ annual salary depending on experience
• Medical insurance with employer-paid premium contribution
• Vision insurance available
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off starting on day one
• Stable company with long-standing aerospace customer relationships
• Family-oriented, laid-back culture with strong employee retention
• Collaborative work environment where leadership values work-life balance
Your New Organization
This opportunity is with a well-established aerospace tooling and precision manufacturing company that has built a strong reputation supporting aerospace and defense customers for decades. The organization offers a collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to operational success. Leadership fosters a hands-on environment focused on quality, innovation, and long-term growth.
This opportunity is with a well-established aerospace tooling and precision manufacturing company that has built a strong reputation supporting aerospace and defense customers for decades. The organization offers a collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to operational success. Leadership fosters a hands-on environment focused on quality, innovation, and long-term growth.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $100,000–$120,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
