Cost Estimator Plastics & Metals

Summary
The Engineering Cost Estimator analyzes product specifications and then applies specialized knowledge of methodologies, techniques, principles and processes to determine labor, material and other direct and indirect costs involved in producing plastic & metal products.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus
Communication
Energy and Stress
Team Work
Leadership
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Operating Equipment
Ethics and Integrity
Analytical

Job Duties

Complete assigned quotations by Estimating Manager
Interacts with manufacturing, sales, internal engineering and tooling vendors to formulate estimates and resolve issues
If not supplied by customer, determines raw material specifications
Identifies equipment, labor, raw material purchased components, packaging and other requirements needed to produce the product
Compete injection mold RFQs
Determine manufacturing processed required to produce product and properly estimate order of operations.
Secures vendor pricing and/or applies standard cost factors to determine price of manufacture
Applies profit mark up and recommend the final selling price to management for customer quote
Provides recommendation of tooling and process for review with Estimating Manager
Assist in completing customer quotation forms as necessary.
Confer with both Design and Manufacturing Engineers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing and scheduling work
Maintain data in information system or database
The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience estimating piece price and tooling for automotive
Strong math and computer skills
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written, speaking and listening)
Ability to read blueprints and designs
Ability to use CAAD software
Strong Microsoft Excel experience.
Solid judgement and decision making skills
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities