Cost Estimator

SUMMARY: Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for new products, engineering changes, or other manufacturing-related services by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Analyzes and prepares RFQ for feasibility review with department manager.

- Discuss feasible RFQs with the department manager to determine quote parameters.

- Logs RFQ and compiles appropriate information to develop quotes. Communicates with the Commercial Manager and customers to gather necessary information to develop quotes.

- Prepares RFQs for external suppliers as required: tooling, gaging, raw material, plating & heat treating, etc.

- Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

- Prepares estimate by compiling and entering data into the quote template or customer spreadsheet.

- Compiles all quote data for presentation to the department manager for approval.

- Occasionally may be asked to oversee simple engineering projects.

- May require travel to various locations to review tooling and production process to aid in quote development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

HIRING PREREQUISITES

- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training in the tooling and metal stamping industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

COMPUTER SKILLS

- Must have strong computer skills and experience in the use of Excel & Word

- Must be experienced in the use of CAD software for design or part analysis.

- Must be experienced with Outlook Mail, Calendar & Tasks.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

- Interpretation of GD&T call-outs on part drawings AIAG - APQP manual (Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan)

- AIAG - FMEA manual (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) AIAG - SPC manual (Statistical Process Control)

- AIAG - PPAP manual (Production Part Approval Process)

- Continuous Improvement MethodologyWORK ENVIRONMENT

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually in a moderately noisy office environment, but occasionally is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration while in the production area. The noise level in the plant environment is usually loud. Earplugs and safety glasses are required while in the production area. The facility is air-conditioned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person