Cost Estimator

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Cost Estimator to analyze drawings and estimate costs for complex machined parts. The role involves collaboration with various teams and requires strong CNC knowledge and communication skills. This full-time position operates Monday to Friday with typical hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Cost Estimating Experience with complex Machined Parts.
• Experience with estimating and quoting utilizing an ERP system is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes part/component drawings to estimate labor and material costs.
• Prepares work by gathering RFQs and customer specifications.
• Communicates with internal teams and external suppliers for quotes.

Skills

CNC machining knowledge

Reading 2D customer prints

Knowledge of alloy steel

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Cost Estimating Position

Reports to – Estimating Manager

Summary / Objectives

The Cost Estimator analyzes part/component drawings and customer drawing specifications to estimate the total labor time, raw material including outside special processing costs required to manufacture related products, in support of our customer request for quotes.

Tasks:

• Prepares work to be quoted by gathering requests for quotations (RFQ’s), customer drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Determines feasibility of RFQ given the current manufacturing equipment and capabilities of Allor Manufacturing.
• Identifies raw material costs, operation by operation manufacturing times including special process costs required to produce parts by studying the customer RFQ, prints, specifications, and related documents.
• Send out RFQ’s to raw material and approved special process suppliers to support the cost estimate.
• Develop estimated manufacturing costs by determining the needed labor time requirements, raw material costs, outside special processing costs, etc., utilizing the company ERP software to generate total part cost and suggested selling prices at target gross margins.
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering and Skilled Machinists on the shop floor to obtain the best, most accurate, information possible in support of quoting activity when needed.
• Communicates internally with Sr Leadership, Engineering, Purchasing and externally with Customers and Special Process Suppliers as required.
• Maintains / updates quote cost estimates in ERP system.

Skills/Key Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of primarily reading 2d customer prints.
• Knowledge of print characteristics, machinability, and heat treatment of alloy steel.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years Cost Estimating Experience with complex Machined Parts.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications required.
• Steel industry customer knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with estimating and quoting utilizing an ERP system is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to encourage a team-based approach

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Expected normal weekly hours 40 – 45 per week.

Travel:

• This position will require minimal travel.