Estimator

Sharp Corporation; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Corporation is seeking an experienced leader to direct and coordinate the estimating process for new business opportunities and major product changes. The role interfaces with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Operations and Operational Finance to ensure cost-effective proposals.

The ideal candidate will manage estimate requests, develop detailed cost models, and drive improvements in estimating methods across Sharp Packaging Services and related divisions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cost estimation for new business opportunities.
• Strong ability to coordinate with Sales, Design, Project Management, Quality and Operations.
• Proven track record in developing accurate estimates with material, machine, and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Directs and maintains the New Business Estimating practice.
• Processes estimate requests from Sales and Marketing.
• Develops estimates including materials, machine rates and labor rates.
• Coordinates with Production to optimize production/packaging for opportunities.
• Assesses tooling, equipment and quality requirements impacting costs.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

SUMMARY

Directs and coordinates the estimating process for Sharp new business opportunities, major product changes and other operations projects. This also includes the coordination of project/product requirements among internal company functional areas and communication of project status to Sales and Senior Management. Act as the role of liaison among Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Operations and Operational Finance concerning cost estimating for new business opportunities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain overall responsibility for the Sharp New Business Estimating Business practice.
• Processes estimate requests generated by Sharp Sales and Marketing.
• Inputs and updates estimate request information using the Estimating software.
• Consults with Sharp Purchasing, Design, Project Managers to develop/obtain specifications and costs related to purchased materials and components for new products and projects.
• Develops estimates consisting of material components, machine rates and labor rates, for new business opportunities at Sharp.
• Coordinate with Production Management to determine the most effective method of production/packaging to be used for individual new business opportunities.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other technical resources within Sharp (e.g. Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, etc.) to determine tooling, equipment, and quality requirements for new business opportunities that may impact the cost of the products.
• Assist in resolving project issues as they arise and provide alternative solutions to problems throughout the estimate life cycle (including revisions as required).
• Assume role as operational contact for all estimates for Account Executive, Senior Management, Functional Management and Project Management.
• Perform a technical risk assessment on all new business opportunities.
• Participation in the initial pre-screening and classification of new business opportunities that are presented for estimating by the Sales and Marketing group.
• Needs strong organizational skills, and solid interpersonal skills as will be communicating with multiple areas of the organization concurrently.
• Evaluate and improve cost estimating methods and process.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PREFERRED / REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

Sharp Packaging Services works across the world to create unique commercial and clinical packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. We are made up of two dynamic international divisions, Sharp Packaging Solutions and Sharp Clinical Services. Together our 1,600-strong team works from state-of-the-art facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands. We’ve built an exceptional global reputation for the design, serialisation and production of innovative, cost-effective compliance packaging for even the most complex products. Our extensive range includes blister packs, bottles, pouches and stick packs, but our expertise goes far beyond, enabling us to support your product through every stage of design, development, manufacture and delivery. Our clinical services division is one of the world’s leading providers of innovative clinical supply chain services, with a talented and highly experienced team that can handle every aspect of your supply chain. Our work spans everything from drug development and manufacturing to clinical supplies packaging, labelling, distribution, Qualified Person auditing and comparator sourcing.