Cost Estimator

Reliance, Inc.; Fort Payne, Northern (AL, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator to accurately estimate costs for developing and producing products.

You will analyze material and labor requirements, read complex engineering drawings, and collaborate with engineering, management, accounting, sales and production teams to define price targets. The ideal candidate has a 2-year degree in a related field and 3–5 years of estimating experience in manufacturing, with strong Excel skills, familiarity with MieTRAK, AutoCAD and

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in related business field.
• 3 to 5 years experience estimating both material and labor in a manufacturing organization is highly desired
• Must be team oriented, have the ability to read blueprints, excellent written and verbal skills, and an understanding of English and Metric systems.
• Must be able to work from written or verbal instructions

Responsibilities

• Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Excel and MieTRAK; AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred.
• Good visualization skills, including 3D visualization.
• Superior logic and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work unattended.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Understand tolerances, metric and inch unit systems.
• Read and clearly understand complex engineering drawings.
• Must have good organization and decision making skills with a keen sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Must possess a good understanding of current market values in the manufacturing field.
• Possess a highly developed understanding of manufacturing processes and GHMS capabilities at GHMS.
• Must be able to work with vendors obtaining competitive material and outside process pricing.
• Must to be able to work closely with engineering, management, accounting, sales, customer service and production personnel.

Skills

Excel

MieTRAK

3D visualization

Analytical skills

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Education

2-year degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Excel

MieTRAK

Job description

Job Summary

POSITION PURPOSE: Accurately estimate the costs associated with developing and producing products.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Reaching

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

1. Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in Excel and MieTRAK. Experience is also desired in AutoCAD and Solid Works
2. Good visualization skills, including the ability to visualize in 3D
3. Superior logic and reasoning skills.
4. Ability to work unattended.
5. Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills.
6. The ability to understand tolerances, metric and inch unit systems.
7. Ability to read and clearly understand complex engineering drawings is required.
8. Must have good organization and decision making skills with a keen sense of urgency.
9. Excellent written and verbal skills
10. Must posses a good understanding of current market values in the manufacturing field.
11. Possess a highly developed understanding of manufacturing processes and capabilities at GHMS
12. Must be able to work with vendors obtaining competitive material and outside process pricing.
13. Must to be able to work closely with engineering, management, accounting, sales, customer service and production personnel.

Required Skills

• 2-year degree in related business field desired
• 3 to 5 years experience estimating both material and labor in a manufacturing organization is highly desired
• Must be team oriented, have the ability to read blueprints, excellent written and verbal skills, and an understanding of English and Metric systems.
• Must be able to work from written or verbal instructions