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Prototype Estimator
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Industry: Automotive / Defense / Industrial Manufacturing
Environment: Prototype & Low-Volume Production Facility
Pay: Based on experience
Shift: 1st shift, Monday through Friday occasional half day Saturdays when necessary
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Industry: Automotive / Defense / Industrial Manufacturing
Environment: Prototype & Low-Volume Production Facility
Pay: Based on experience
Shift: 1st shift, Monday through Friday occasional half day Saturdays when necessary
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Weekly Pay
- Eligibility to Enroll in Health Benefits on Your First Day
- Referral Bonuses ($100 per referral) – Ask for details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Prototype Estimator to join a dynamic manufacturing team. This role is pivotal in generating accurate and competitive quotes for prototype and low-volume production projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metal stamping, robotic welding, and fabrication processes, ensuring precise cost estimations that align with project requirements and internal standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze customer RFQs (Requests for Quotation), blueprints, and technical specifications to determine project scope and requirements
- Develop detailed cost estimates, considering materials, labor, machine time, tooling, and overhead
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams to gather necessary information for accurate quoting
- Utilize ERP systems to input and track quotation data, ensuring timely and efficient processing
- Maintain and update a database of historical costs and supplier pricing for future estimations
- Engage with suppliers to obtain current pricing for materials and outsourced services
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the estimating process
- Prepare and present quotation packages to internal stakeholders and, when necessary, to customers
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing estimating, preferably within the metal stamping and fabrication industry
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including stamping, welding, machining, and assembly
- Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Associate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred
About Spark Talent Acquisition:
Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.
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