Auto Robotics Estimator: Welding, BIW & Fabrication Costs

KUKA; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to compile cost estimates for special parts and robotic equipment, interpreting engineering data and layouts. The role requires BIW knowledge and extensive experience with welding, automation, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include labor-hour estimation across mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and assembly tasks, budget conversion with project services, and developing proposals to support business closing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2–4 years related experience or equivalent
• Excel experience required
• BIW experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Compile cost estimates for parts and products for pricing.
• Interpret engineering layouts and data.
• Maintain knowledge of Detroit auto industry base suppliers.
• Estimate labor hours for mechanical and electrical design, fabrication, piping, assembly, installation supervision, machining, wiring, and testing.
• Convert estimates into project budgets with project services.
• Develop written proposals describing scope of work.
• Prepare presentations with Account Executives to aid closing of business.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Interpreting layouts

Welding & automation

Robotic equipment experience

BIW knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

KUKA is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to compile cost estimates for special parts and robotic equipment, interpreting engineering data and layouts. The role requires BIW knowledge and extensive experience with welding, automation, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include labor-hour estimation across mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and assembly tasks, budget conversion with project services, and developing proposals to support business closing efforts.