Technical Sales Estimator - UK

Tosoh Quartz, Inc.; Stanley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tosoh Quartz, Inc., a leader in quartz glassware for the semiconductor industry, seeks an Estimator to join their Durham team. In this role, you will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing departments to ensure accurate cost estimations and manufacturability of new products, while managing project costs and quality. Qualified candidates will have a substantial technical background and problem-solving abilities, contributing to high-quality production processes.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of manufacturing experience in assembly, quality, or machining environments.
• Experience with GD&T and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Intermediate computer skills and data management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review technical drawings and provide accurate quotes for customers.
• Develop manufacturing processes and evaluate cost factors.
• Maintain control of project costs, quality, scope, and schedule.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpreting technical drawings

Data entry accuracy

Communication

Education

Level 5 or higher in engineering or alternative technical field

Tools

IFS ERP system

Manufacturing Resource Planning systems

MS Office

Job description

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We are Tosoh Quartz, Inc. (TQI), the world's leading manufacturer of quartz glassware for the semiconductor industry. With locations in Portland, OR and Durham, UK, we have been dedicated to uncompromising quality and service since our founding in 1957. We are proud to develop and manufacture innovative quartz products that enable semiconductor technologies. We're looking for an Estimator to support our industry-leading products at Tosoh Quartz, Inc. in Durham.

As the Estimator, you will act on customer requests to determine manufacturability and develop cost estimates of new quartz products. Implement necessary changes to existing products.

Schedule: 8:00 – 17:30 Monday – Thursday, and 8:00 – 12:00 Friday

What you’ll do at Tosoh Quartz:

• Review technical drawings within the estimating team. Develop manufacturing plans and procedures, evaluate cost factors, and provide accurate quotes for TQI customers.
• Partner with manufacturing team to develop robust manufacturing processes for new products.
• Assist cross-functional teams to carry out Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Provide estimating support to development and production teams from a technical and cost perspective.
• Prepare cost estimates for proposed projects and evaluate cost factors.
• Maintain awareness and control of project cost, quality, scope, and schedule to ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Work within the IFS ERP system to set up parts and projects.
• Support production with technical questions and ECO requests.

Who you are:

• Level 5 or higher in engineering or an alternative technical field.
• At least 4 years of manufacturing experience in assembly, quality, or machining environments, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with engineering technical drawings and GD&T.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions from internal and external customers, including written, oral, and diagrammatic forms.
• Problem-solving skills to deal with practical issues where standardization is limited.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency in writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Intermediate computer skills; experience with MS Office.
• Ability to accurately assemble and enter data into Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.

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