Engineering Estimator: Cost & Quote Specialist

Wayne-Wire-Cloth

Hillman (MI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Wayne-Wire-Cloth in Hillman, MI seeks an Engineering Specialist - Estimator to analyze blueprints, prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products and processes. You will manage RFQs, maintain a centralized cost-estimating database, and collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to formulate estimates and obtain specifications.

Responsibilities include variance analysis, identifying cost trends for reductions, and leading APQP meetings with prototype engineering to develop

Qualifications

Associate degree or 6 months to 1 year related 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 communicate using simple sketches.
Mathematical skills including probability, statistics, geometry, trig, fractions, percentages, ratios.
Strong problem-solving and communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Quote management: review RFQs to determine material, labor, and process requirements.
Maintain centralized cost estimating database and leverage historical data.
Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to formulate estimates and obtain specifications.
Perform variance analysis and recommend cost improvements to reduce discrepancies.
Identify cost trends to support cost reduction and process improvements.
Lead APQP meetings and work with prototype engineering to develop customer samples.
Provide quoting support to other business units and participate in special projects.