What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at Horsburgh & Scott?
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of the Cost Estimator is to provide accurate pricing information for the repair of various applications of industrial gears, gear drives, and power transmission units. Upon receiving a project request, the Estimator will review and analyze all customer supplied data, including technical, application, and design specifications. The Cost Estimator will research and cost out all materials, engineering services, disassembly, machining, assembly, logistic, and other costs necessary to provide the customer with an accurate quote.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review the project request with the customer and/or salesperson.
- Review all customer supplied drawings, specifications, data, etc.
- For repairs, evaluate gearbox to determine necessary repairs and scope of work.
- Determine preliminary designs and specifications.
- Develop cost estimates based on the data supplied by the customer to include all preliminary design work, materials, production costs, etc.
- Review customer purchase orders to ensure they reflect the quote in accurate, up to date and meets the customers’ expectations.
- Submit quote to customer in conjunction with the H&S sales team.
- Assist with overall workload within Applications Engineering to meet customer needs and department schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in mechanical or design engineering, manufacturing, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- The ideal candidate would be a ME, IE or Process Engineer and have worked in the gear industry for at least five years.
- Working knowledge of the tools and methodologies necessary to efficiently manufacture parallel axis gears preferred.
- Experience quoting industrial gears and gear drives preferred.
- Energetic, self-directed individual capable of functioning in a fast paced, high expectation environment.
- Willing to learn gear and gear drive manufacturing processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to use Microsoft products and Baan MRP software.
- Ability to read and understand customer drawings.
- Creative thinker and problem solver.
- Can work well in team environment.
- Able to perform the essential functions and requirements of the job with or without accommodation.
