Manufacturing Estimator

Job DescriptionPartner with engineering and evaluate projects for costs related to designDevelop, organize and maintain price book for all manufactured itemsManage bid requests from sales group and prepare formal quotes, paying special attention to design specifications and featuresFollow up on quotes/proposals and update as necessaryInclude basic sales drawings and plant layouts for quote/proposals provided by engineering departmentSolicit quotes from factories and key vendors as neededMaintain and manage historical quote data including pertinent information on wins & losses that will better aid in understanding market pricingAssist with the ongoing development of tools for the sales groupWork with engineering to develop cost estimates for projectsProvides shipping dates, costs and/or estimates as requiredPrepares and qualifies the required capital to fund large projectsDevelops and maintains costing toolsRequest estimates from 3rd party contractors for "turn key" projectsContinuously evaluate cost estimating data and work sheet forms and make necessary changes as requiredManage proposal process and provide inputs to management for future process improvementsDrive communication between engineering, planning, production and sales to ensure alignment with overall business processes and goalsPromote standardization across the estimation & proposal process Assist with prioritization of build slots with consideration to due dates, current workload and manpower at all manufacturing locationsPerform other duties as assignedRequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalentHaving functional competence and a basic understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and the production process is a mustMust be comfortable working in a dynamic, team-based environment where priorities are continually changingMust be analytical and detailed oriented with ability to develop and organize costing toolsAble to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision Able to identify problems and offer alternative solutionsAbility to communicate effectively internally and externally Must be highly organized and possess the ability to multitask to meet deadlines in a challenging fast paced environmentUnderstanding of Oracle based ERP and/or NetSuite a plusProficiency in MS Office a mustSalary: $55000 - $75000 per yearJob Posted by ApplicantPro