Estimator/Planner

Job Description

About Echo Design and Integration (EDI)

Echo Design and Integration (EDI) is a leading provider of tooling and equipment for the space and commercial aerospace industries. Based in Spokane, WA with a satellite office in Mukilteo, WA; we design and fabricate large, complex assemblies using carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.

At EDI, every project is unique—and so is every team member. We foster a culture where employees are involved in every stage of the manufacturing process, from quoting to final assembly. Our success is built on craftsmanship, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality equipment on time.

ROLE AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES:

Supports the project team by preparing estimates, production plans, and job documentation for manufactured parts and assemblies. Reviews customer requirements, gathers cost and process information, and helps keep projects organized, accurately documented, and ready for production.

Follow company safety, quality, HR, and AS9100 procedures.

Support project managers by reviewing RFQs, drawings, specifications, and bills of material.

Gather labor, material, machine-time, tooling, outside-processing, and lead-time information for estimates.

Prepare draft estimates and quote documentation for project-team and management review.

Create and update routings, bills of material, job travelers, work instructions, and ERP records.

Coordinate with engineering, quality, purchasing, and shop personnel to collect information and resolve documentation questions.

Track material, tooling, outside service, and production-planning requirements and communicate updates to the project team.

Maintain quote history, planning files, and estimated-versus-actual job-cost information.

Assist with revisions, change orders, scheduling updates, and other project support as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Training

Associate degree, technical training, or equivalent manufacturing experience.

Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 preferred.

Experience

Five or more years of experience in manufacturing estimating, planning, machining, fabrication, production control, or project support.

Demonstrated experience preparing detailed estimates, routings, bills of material, job travelers, and work instructions.

Experience with JobBOSS or another manufacturing-based ERP/MRP system.

Technical and Key Skills

Manufacturing estimating support, quantity takeoffs, labor and machine-hour calculations, material costs, outside processing, and basic margin analysis.

Production-planning support, routings, bills of material, job travelers, work instructions, work orders, and scheduling updates.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, weld symbols, surface-finish requirements, and GD&T.

Working knowledge of machining, CNC operations, fabrication, welding, assembly, tooling, inspection, coatings, heat treatment, and outside processes.

JobBOSS or comparable manufacturing ERP/MRP systems, including estimating, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, labor reporting, and job-cost review.

Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, lookups, cost worksheets, data entry, and estimate-versus-actual reporting.

Familiarity with CAD viewers and common manufacturing file formats, including PDF, DWG, DXF, and STEP.

Understanding AS9100/ISO 9001 documentation, revision control, traceability, and inspection requirements.

Strong organization, accuracy, follow-through, communication, and ability to support multiple project priorities.

Supply Chain Knowledge

Extensive knowledge of local and domestic supply chains for metals, plastics, hardware, tooling, machining, fabrication, coatings, heat treatment, inspection, and other outside manufacturing services.

Established familiarity with supplier capabilities, pricing, lead times, availability, quality requirements, and alternate sourcing options.

Additional Information

Due to ITAR requirements, applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, or otherwise authorized to access USML technical data.

Physical Requirements

You may be expected to travel to customers in your area and in different states.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs and be comfortable in a shop environment

Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional fumes or airborne particles, and loud noise levels. Safety equipment is provided.

Why Work at EDI?

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for growth and skill development

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Meaningful work in the exciting field of aerospace manufacturing

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Full-time