Engineering Estimator & Cost Analysis Expert

Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. seeks an Engineering Specialist - Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to produce accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for our manufacturing processes.

You will manage RFQs, maintain a centralized cost estimating database, collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams, perform variance analysis, pursue cost reduction, and support procurement and APQP activities across projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 6 months to 1 year of related experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Experience with document management software and ERP software (Global Shop).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and effectively communicate using simple sketches.
• Mathematical skills including probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Receive and review RFQs to determine material, labor, and process requirements.
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database with historical data.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and internal teams to formulate estimates and lead times.
• Verify cost information accuracy and compare estimated costs to actual project costs; propose improvements.
• Identify cost trends to support cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Obtain quotes on raw materials, fittings, and outside services as needed.
• Lead APQP meetings and work with prototype engineering on customer samples.
• Provide quoting support to other business units and participate in special projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Document management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

ERP software (Global Shop)

Job description

Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc. seeks an Engineering Specialist - Estimator to analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to produce accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for our manufacturing processes.

You will manage RFQs, maintain a centralized cost estimating database, collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams, perform variance analysis, pursue cost reduction, and support procurement and APQP activities across projects.