Engineering Specialist - Estimator

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

The Engineering Specialist - Estimator analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for our products and processes

Quote 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 & Skills

Education & 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 Requirements

Travel: 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