Job Title: Estimator 1

Employment Type: Full-Time / Exempt

$67K - $76K

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Role:

This position is responsible for coordinating all quotations from start to finish. This role is also responsible for sourcing components and services at the best price and lead time using the customer’s requirements as a guide.

Responsibilities:

• Estimates costs of manufactured parts for customers by use of VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP system.
• Obtains quotations for outside services and materials either by direct contact with suppliers or by requesting assistance of the Buyers.
• Consults with service or material suppliers to clarify requirements and negotiates best pricing available. Generally, will consult with the Customer Service or Engineering leadership to determine whether service quotes are reasonable prior to using them.
• Consults with production staff including supervisors, lead workers, planners, buyers and others as necessary to determine the time required for completing complex or unusual tasks.
• Consults ERP system to review pricing history and outside service cost history for parts.
• Submits quotes to the Customer Account Manager’s for review.
• Uses computer system to generate cost data and determines “actual cost” of completed parts when a re-quote request warrants review.
• Communicates quotes to Customer Account Managers using printed quote letters and spreadsheets.
• Manages log of all open quotes for estimating team in Excel.

Requirements / Skills:

• An excellent fabrication or machining background with promising skills in other areas or estimating (a good background in estimating with VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP system and a demonstrated ability to learn the sheet metal/machining aspects of the job).
• Requires some working knowledge of costs of painting, plating, silk-screening, and other common sheet metal services.
• Requires some working knowledge of available sources of supply for sheet metal or machining parts and services.
• The ability to manipulate numbers accurately and quickly is necessary.
• Must have a basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Requires the ability to read and understand blueprints and see the fabrication implications of most details on sheet metal or machined parts.
• Should have good knowledge of fabrication or machining techniques and methods.
• Should be able to communicate well with sales, production, engineering and other staff.
• Must be able to recognize when a detail is not understood and to request assistance.