Estimators are an integral part of the sales and manufacturing staff at CEI, and are responsible for supporting the sales team with developing proposals and quotes in a timely manner. This position reports to the Sales Director.
- Reviews customer RFQs, drawings, specifications and related documents
- Works with manufacturing and engineering staff to determine manufacturing steps needed to complete RFQ process
- Works with manufacturing team to obtain costs for all required manufacturing operations
- Works with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain costs and delivery for services and materials
- Develops quote masters and BOMs of the intended manufacturing process
- Utilizes ERP system and other system to create quote masters and compute cost
- Creates formal price quotes to be reviewed and sent to the customer
- Other sales and engineering support, special assignments and projects as needed
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong basic math skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, manufacturing environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Collaborate within a team environment and outside vendors.
- Strong work ethic and the abilities to work independently on projects.
- High School Diploma or GED Required; Technical School or higher technical education preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required.
- ERP experience preferred.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance