Nathan Michayluk

Estimator @ Visioneering Inc.

About

Principal Estimator / Chief Cost Engineer (Director-Track) with 13+ years of experience delivering executable, risk-aware cost models for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing programs. Background spans hands-on manufacturing, program management, and estimating leadership across sheet metal, machining, plastics, composites, tooling, and complex assemblies. Specialize in early-phase and prototype estimating, tooling and NRE strategy, and engineering-based cost validation where data is incomplete and assumptions matter. Have influenced $15M+ in annual quoted value, with a strong focus on margin accuracy, win rate, and estimate-to-actual performance. Known for combining shop-floor credibility with systems-level thinking, including building ERP-driven estimating workflows and an AI-enabled OCR tool that reduced BOM preparation time by ~70%. Comfortable serving as the technical authority on pricing in regulated environments including AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, EAR, DPAS, ISO, and PPAP.

Country

United States

City

Eastpointe

Industry

Aviation & Aerospace

Skill

Team Leadership, Operational Planning, P&L Forecasting, Manufacturing Principles, Cost Control, Strategy Implementation, Decision-Making, Interpersonal Skills, Matrices, Management Software, Key Performance Indicators, Presentations, Microsoft Project, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Models, Communication, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, Continuous Improvement