Lead Estimations & Proposals Manager - Automotive

Dürr Group; Torino; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Durr Systems Italy S.p.A. is seeking an experienced Manager Estimations & Proposals to lead our estimation and proposal team for complex automotive final assembly projects.

You will drive accurate cost estimations, structured proposals, and continuous improvement of estimation methods across AGV, conveyor and integration scopes. The role interfaces with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Controlling and requires strong analytical skills, English fluency, and a hands-on mindset to mentor the team

Qualifications

• Experience in estimation and proposals for automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost structures and supplier quotations.
• Ability to read technical layouts, specs and customer requirements.
• Fluent English; German is an advantage.
• Structured, process-driven with ability to work under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the estimation and proposals team.
• Coordinate full cost-estimation process for customer projects.
• Prepare and validate cost breakdowns including equipment, materials, labor, engineering, controls, logistics, services and supplier scopes.
• Coordinate estimation inputs from mechanical, electrical, controls, engineering, purchasing and external suppliers.
• Challenge cost assumptions to identify optimization potential.
• Prepare structured proposal documentation with traceability of assumptions and scope.

Skills

Estimation & proposals

Cross-functional coordination

RFQ handling

Cost estimation

Excel & PowerPoint

English language

German language (advantage)

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Automation Engineering or comparable technical background

Tools

Estimation tools

ERP systems

Calculation databases

Job description

Durr Systems Italy S.p.A. is seeking an experienced Manager Estimations & Proposals to lead our estimation and proposal team for complex automotive final assembly projects.

You will drive accurate cost estimations, structured proposals, and continuous improvement of estimation methods across AGV, conveyor and integration scopes. The role interfaces with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Controlling and requires strong analytical skills, English fluency, and a hands-on mindset to mentor the team