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Manufacturing Program Analyst
Location: San Antonio, TX (On-site, Monday–Friday)
Type: Full-Time
Defense / Precision Manufacturing
About the Role
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Cost Estimating & Quoting (approximately 50–60%)
• Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), specifications, and revision
levels to determine scope, materials, processes, and technical requirements.
• Develop accurate cost estimates covering material, labor, outside processing, tooling, and overhead
for manufactured and engineered parts.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations; assess material availability, lead-times, obsolescence risk,
and supplier capability.
• Build detailed BOMs and pricing structures within the ERP system; enter and maintain pricing
records.
• Prepare formal customer quotations including clearly documented assumptions, exclusions,
clarifications, and delivery commitments.
• Identify cost drivers, pricing variances, and BOM gaps; escalate discrepancies or risks to
Engineering, Purchasing, or Finance as appropriate
Customer & Contract Manager Liaison (approximately 25–30%)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and contract managers on quote clarification,
technical questions, and commercial terms.
• Conduct regular check-ins to provide quote status updates and receive customer feedback,
schedule changes, or requirement revisions.
• Ensure alignment between quote assumptions and the customer's actual needs; coordinate
revisions when requirements change.
• Support the Sales team in proposal preparation, pricing negotiations, and bid/no-bid discussions.
Program Support & Tracking (approximately 15–20%)
• Maintain a quote and program status log; track open quotes, awards, losses, and pending
actions.
• Monitor post-award program milestones and flag schedule, cost, or scope risks to leadership.
• Prepare status reports, metrics, and trend summaries (e.g., quote win rate, cycle time, pricing
accuracy) for management review.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the estimating and proposal workflow.
Required Qualifications
• Experience: 2–5 years in one or more of the following: manufacturing cost estimating, pricing/quoting,
production planning, supply chain/purchasing, or program/proposal support in a manufacturing
environment.
• Technical Reading: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs,
specifications, and revision documentation.
• ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP costing modules, BOM structures, and pricing entry
(e.g., Epicor, JobBOSS, SAP, or similar).
• Analytical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables) and the ability
to organize and interpret complex cost and performance data.
• Communication: Professional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting
directly with external customers and contract managers.
• Attention to Detail: Proven track record of accuracy in documentation, pricing, and data entry.
• Work Style: Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and coordinate crossfunctionally
with Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and Sales.
• Eligibility: U.S. Person status as defined under ITAR/EAR regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or
related field (equivalent experience will be considered).
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or government-contract manufacturing.
• Familiarity with DoD procurement, FAR/DFARS requirements, or contract performance reporting.
• Experience building dashboards, KPIs, or status reports for leadership.
• Exposure to project or program management tools and methods.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, finishing) and
common materials.
