Cost Estimator Plastics & Metals

Flex N Gate; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking an Engineering Cost Estimator to analyze product specs and determine labor, material, and other costs for plastic and metal parts.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and engineering to prepare quotations, select tooling, secure vendor pricing, and present final prices for management.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in engineering, strong math and Excel/CAAD skills, and proven ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Experience estimating piece price and tooling for automotive projects.
• Strong math, communication, and reading blueprints required.
• Proficient with CAAD software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for labor, materials and other costs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, sales, and engineering to finalize quotes.
• Identify tooling and process requirements to meet customer specs.
• Secure vendor pricing and apply cost factors for pricing.
• Provide final price recommendations to management for quotes.

Skills

Mathematics

CAAD software

Excel skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAAD software

Excel

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Engineering Cost Estimator analyzes product specifications and then applies specialized knowledge of methodologies, techniques, principles and processes to determine labor, material and other direct and indirect costs involved in producing plastic & metal products.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Operating Equipment
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Job Duties

• Complete assigned quotations by Estimating Manager
• Interacts with manufacturing, sales, internal engineering and tooling vendors to formulate estimates and resolve issues
• If not supplied by customer, determines raw material specifications
• Identifies equipment, labor, raw material purchased components, packaging and other requirements needed to produce the product
• Compete injection mold RFQs
• Determine manufacturing processed required to produce product and properly estimate order of operations.
• Secures vendor pricing and/or applies standard cost factors to determine price of manufacture
• Applies profit mark up and recommend the final selling price to management for customer quote
• Provides recommendation of tooling and process for review with Estimating Manager
• Assist in completing customer quotation forms as necessary.
• Confer with both Design and Manufacturing Engineers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing and scheduling work
• Maintain data in information system or database
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005.
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 - Corporate Quality Manual.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience estimating piece price and tooling for automotive
• Strong math and computer skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written, speaking and listening)
• Ability to read blueprints and designs
• Ability to use CAAD software
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience.
• Solid judgement and decision making skills
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities."

"Lots of growth opportunity."

"The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."

Not just a job-a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.