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Sr Cost Engineer Estimator

Matthews Industrial Automation Division
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025
Position Summary

The Senior Cost Engineer Estimator is responsible for preparing portions of contract proposal estimates, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications. This role works with internal and external contacts in a pre-sale, quoting and system designing role to assist in designing engineered solutions. The primary focus being electrical design engineering for material handling execution systems, manufacturing, and/or conveyor systems.

Job Responsibilities

  • Analyze project specifications to prepare time, materials, and labor estimates
  • Prepare bill of materials (BOM) on projects for quoting purposes
  • Estimate changes of scope to projects and generate proposal quotes for contracts
  • Monitor job cost data and schedules to assure budget goals are met
  • Work with customers to ensure that the design criteria can be accomplished based upon the layout that has been provided
  • Prepare quarterly cost and expenditure reports for project management revision
  • Support scheduling team by preparing forecast estimates, used by management, for planning and control purposes
  • Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance or related field
  • 6 years of previous estimating experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must have direct experience with electrical engineering design
  • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
  • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
  • Ability to work with and influence peers and management
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
  • Prefer - Electrical Engineering Controls experience
  • Prefer - Experience in the conveyor and/or material handling industry
  • Prefer - Direct estimating experience in distribution, fulfillment, logistics and supply chain, specific to Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
  • Prefer – Understanding of a variety of material handling processes and components and ability to evaluate and analyze associated costs
  • Prefer - Knowledge of controls solutions for conveyor systems
  • Prefer - Knowledge of software solutions for MHE systems

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see
  • Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • The noise level in the work environment may be high
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Matthews International, we believe in a world of inspired possibilities. We believe that taking pride in our past inspires growth for the future. And that we all have a responsibility to explore new ways of thinking, working and advancing our craft.

Globally headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Matthews International is home to a global network of employees operating in three distinct industries—SGK Brand Solutions, Memorialization and Industrial Technologies. We care deeply about what they do each day—because when we’re inspired, we can inspire others. We can make difference that goes beyond expectations—for our clients, our community and our company.

Our dedication, drive and determination empower creativity and give us strength to transform inspired possibilities into inspiring realities. This is strengthened by our values which are fundamental to our business and guide how we work—to demonstrate integrity, cultivate employees, be our best, innovate and live the Matthews spirit.

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Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Matthews International endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, Matthews International provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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