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Cost Estimator - Manufacturing

Twin Resources LLC
Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Full-time
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Prepare cost estimates and analysis by analyzing prints and requirements Interacting with customers daily.

Principal Responsibilities :

  • Prepares work to be cost estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  • Works with engineers to identify processes and tooling that may be required to produce the product being cost estimated.
  • Identifies labor, material and time requirements using blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  • Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, outside processes, and time requirements.
  • Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
  • Creates quote responses and submits them to the Sales department.
  • Analyzes completed jobs to compare quoted labor time, material, and outside processes.
  • Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Maintains quote log by entering and backing up data.
  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications, as required.
  • Calls suppliers to obtain material pricing.
  • Contacts customers to obtain specifications, CAD models, additional drawings, as necessary.
  • Work closely with the engineers to resolve / clarify print discrepancies.
  • Prepares Risk Analysis and chairs meetings solicit input from Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Materials.
  • Performs Customer Service tasks including, but not limited to : Checking customer portals, reviewing customer orders and demand, and communicating with the customer on order status and open issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Safe Practice Guidelines / Required Personal Protective Equipment :

  • Safety glasses with side shields as required.
  • Steel toed / metatarsal safety shoes as required.
  • Earplugs as required.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements :

  • High School Diploma
  • 2 year Technical / Engineering degree
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing estimating or engineering.
  • 1-2 years experience in a customer service role or related customer interaction role desired
  • Experience in metal working manufacturing environment desired.
  • MS Office (including Word and Excel).
  • AutoCAD / Inventor 3D experience required.
  • Roll form, press brake, and welding estimating experience desired
  • 7 days ago
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