Engineering Specialist - Estimator

Wayne Wire Cloth; Hillman (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Measuring & quoting

ERP & MRP systems

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Global Shop ERP

Job description

About UsWelcome to WWCPI! We are seeking a dedicated and analytical Engineering Specialist - Estimator to join our team at our Hillman, MI plant. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing project requirements, driving cost-efficiency, and supporting our manufacturing operations.Visit our website at waynewire.com/careers/Position SummaryThe Engineering Specialist - Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for our products and processes.Key ResponsibilitiesQuote Management: Receive and review Requests for Quotes (RFQs) from customers via phone, mail, email, or fax to determine material, labor, and process requirements.Cost Estimating & Database: Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and formal processes, ensuring historical data is utilized effectively.Collaboration & Communication: Consult with clients, vendors, and internal teams to formulate estimates, provide lead times, obtain specifications, and resolve issues.Variance Analysis: Gather data to verify cost information accuracy, compare estimated costs to actual project costs, and provide improvement recommendations to reduce future discrepancies.Process Improvement: Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.Procurement Support: Obtain quotes on raw materials, fittings, and outside services as needed.Project Leadership: Lead APQP meetings as needed and work alongside prototype engineering to develop customer samples.Cross-Functional Support: Provide quoting assistance to other business units and participate in special projects as directed.Qualifications & SkillsEducation & Experience: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college/technical school; or 6 months to 1 year of related experience/training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Technical Skills: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: High skills including working with probability, statistical inference, plane/solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.Reasoning Ability: High capability to solve practical problems, deal with concrete variables with limited standardization, and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to work effectively with customers and employees at all levels of the organization.Additional RequirementsTravel: Some travel to other sites is required.Physical & Work Environment: Frequently required to sit, talk, or hear, with occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 10 pounds). Work is performed in a moderate noise environment near moving mechanical parts.You should be proficient in:Measuring and QuotingERP & MRP SystemsBlueprint Reading