Designation: Cost Estimator
Duration: Full Time
Location: Schiller Park IL
Position Summary
The Cost Estimator is responsible for all aspects of quoting new and existing business.
Essential Functions Of The Position
- Develop complete tooling stamping and assembly cost estimates for existing and new customer projects based on the specifications drawings and CAD data provided.
- Assist customers in defining design for manufacturing ability problems make recommendations and provide solutions.
- Gather all necessary information from the customer to provide a complete and accurate scope of work description at new product introduction (NPI) meetings.
- Provide technical and other engineering assistance in a timely fashion to various departments as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge in the field of process engineering by active participation in related professional societies and regularly reviewing current technical literature.
- Present and negotiate quotes with customers and sales team to help secure new business awards.
- Assist in the development of new strategic sources for outside processes and technical manufacturing support.
- Receive and convert customer CAD files.
- Solicit component and raw material cost from suppliers.
- Work with internal sources external suppliers and global company resource centers to accurately estimate tooling costs.
- Coordinate internal cross functional review sessions to determine proper manufacturing process and equipment to support manufacturing of the product.
- Analyze blueprints electronic data and technical specifications and identify points that will influence cost.
- Ability to interface with customers during technical discussions to ensure the successful bidding of new business.
- Support sales team with the collection of information to answer customer needs and requirements.
- Maintain records in paper and electronic format in alignment with company procedures.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
- A Bachelors Degree or other related study strongly preferred
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing estimating
- Prior experience estimating stamped components and/or fabricated parts preferably used in the automotive industry
- Proficiency with Solid Works ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD a must
- Ability to communicate with management team members and vendors
- Must practice exceptional time management and multitasking skills
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills both written and oral
- Familiarity with external specifications (materials finishes hardware)
- Commitment to customer service
- Good communication skills