Job Summary:

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to accurately estimate unit price, including materials, labor, and equipment.
• Collaborate with production managers, quality, and electroplaters to gather necessary information for accurate estimations.
• Utilize our estimating tool, to generate accurate and comprehensive estimates.
• Prepare and present detailed estimates to clients, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
• Review specifications to ensure quotations include applicable terms and conditions while conforming to customer’s bid format.
• Use of ERP software to create and modify production jobs.
• Partner with plant supervisors for effective job and work order creation to analyze production capabilities and calculate correct price
• Track the company’s estimate vs actual for every job performed and adjust the price accordingly for future orders
• Utilize ERP system to streamline the estimating process by entering process steps and routing steps into the job costing module
• Review work orders for accuracy.
• Ensure estimates include input from the production department on labor time fluctuations and availability as well as from Manufacturing on lead times and plant capacity.
• Track order's status

Education:

· Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Business is preferred.

Skills and abilities

• A background with Space, Aerospace or Defense products and organizations is preferred.
• Previous experience with Epicor software

· Experience with all aspects of blueprints including geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T)

• Familiar with testing codes and standards for aerospace industry

· Experience with quality tools such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Statistical Process Control.

· Ability to interpret engineering drawings and product specifications.

· Proficient in the understanding of supplier terms and conditions.

· Deep knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Competencies:

· Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.

· Exceptionally detail-oriented

· Operate with a “must understand” mindset.

· Driven to provide outstanding customer service.

Must Haves:

• - Manufacturing Background
• - Ability to analyze engineering drawings and specifications to accurately estimate unit price, including materials, labor and equipment.
• - Experience with Excel Spreadsheet
• - ERP System Experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• - Aerospace Background
• - Epicor Software