Sr Pricing & Estimating Analyst
The Pricing & Estimating Analyst is responsible for leading the development of pricing strategies, cost estimates, and financial analysis for customer quotations and proposals. This role partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure all bids and quotations are financially sound, competitive, and aligned with company margin objectives. The position will report to the Director of Finance and plays a key role in improving quote accuracy, margin performance, and pricing governance.
Location: Round Rock, TX(onsite)
We take care of our people!
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Salary Information: $88,000 - $115,000 annually, plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
Your Challenge:
Quote & Bid Management:
Lead the RFQ / proposal costing process for new and existing products.
Develop detailed cost models including: labor, materials, overhead, subcontractor costs, logistics
Coordinate with engineering and operations to validate production assumptions.
Pricing Strategy:
Establish pricing guidelines that meet target gross margins and profitability goals.
Evaluate competitive positioning and customer pricing sensitivity.
Obtain pricing approval for major quotes before submission to customers.
Cost Estimation:
Build and maintain standard cost models and estimating tools.
Analyze bill of materials, routings, and labor standards.
Develop cost estimates for new product introductions and engineered-to-order products.
Cost estimators typically analyze data to determine the labor, materials, and time required to manufacture products.
Financial Analysis:
Perform deal profitability analysis and margin modeling.
Review impact of pricing decisions on: contribution margin, capacity utilization, working capital
Support Finance with forecasting and strategic pricing analysis.
Process Improvement:
Implement standardized RFQ workflows and approval processes.
Improve quote turnaround time and cost accuracy.
Establish pricing dashboards and reporting.
Develop standardized estimating procedures and documentation.
Cross functional collaboration:
Sales / Business Development – customer quotes
Engineering – technical scope and product specifications
Operations / Manufacturing – labor and routing assumptions
Supply Chain – supplier quotes
Finance leadership – margin approval and profitability analysis
Your Expertise:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Business
Minimum 5+ years in: manufacturing costing, estimating, pricing, commercial finance
ERP systems (SAP, Syteline, Oracle, etc.)
Excel modeling
Margin analysis
RFQ management
Strong communication and cross functional collaboration skills.
Who We Are
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss Wright Round Rock is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.
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Compliance Statement
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