Estimator

General Summary:

The Estimators main function is to assist the Sales Team with the development of new customers, custom cold and hot stamping tooling, required low volume stamping engineered products and sub-assemblies. Prior to starting the quote process, the Estimating Engineer will partner with the Sales Team to ensure that all the proper information is provided to evaluate the opportunity and complete an initial assessment to ensure that it is an opportunity for the company.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Reviews general project information to ensure that it is a good fit for capabilities of the DTG facilities or is an ideal candidate to develop a new core competence.

- Open and evaluate CAD to get basic data information to complete previous bulleted item.

- Ensures all engineering standards and expectations are clearly defined and included.

- Determines if it is a strategic opportunity or high probability target that should process through the full feasibility review/quote process and an indication process for budgetary proposals that require more information, or if it is not a strategic opportunity.

- Leads the estimating process for new items and items that required revisions to the part or process. Proposals are to be developed using a detailed cost-based analysis of the materials and manufacturing process steps to manufacture the components. Once final pricing is set, the Estimator will work with the Sales Team to formally present the proposal to the customer and complete the structured sales process.

- Studies and interprets Engineering CAD/math data, drawing and technical specifications to develop manufacturing process flows.

- Utilizes and documents feasibility inputs from Manufacturing Engineering, Tool Design and Manufacturing personnel to develop technical proposals.

- Collaborates with engineers to determine the equipment, operations, tools, gauges, and materials required for the job.

- Develops and maintains strategic partnerships for tooling, gauges, purchased components and services that are offered.

- For the purposes of completing the proposal, completes a make versus buy decision process for manufacturing operations, equipment, tools, gauges, and materials required for the job.

- Develops time-phase charts and learning curves for manufacturing of parts, assembly, and testing.

- Maintains a database of the quotes and reports on performance of the identified key measurables identified by management.

- Quote team-actively participates, presents, and gathers information to finalize proposals.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This job operates in a manufacturing / factory setting as well as a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, but overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate. This will include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent with previous experience quoting/estimating in an Aluminum extrusion or fabrication (cutting, machining, stamping, bending, assembly, etc.) experience is preferred. Estimating experience from other manufacturing environments or industries may be considered.

- Extensive experience programming and operating CMM is required (PC-DMIS background preferred).

- Ability to read blueprints and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

- Ability to utilize standard inspection tools to verify parts meet print specifications (calipers, height gages, optical comparators, CMM, etc.).

- Excellent math skills.

- Must be able to interpret standards and specifications (ASTM, ANSI, AWS, OEM and SAE).

- Knowledge of inspection techniques & instruments including: CMM, Comparators, and Surface Plate Layout.

- Ability to multitask and work in high pressure situations under deadlines.

- Must possess effective communication skills and be able to demonstrate them in person, on the phone, and via electronic communication.

- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person