Estimator

Dominion Technologies Group, Inc.; Roseville (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominion Technologies Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Estimator to gather labor and material costs for standard and special machine estimates, coordinating with internal and external customers to deliver accurate quotes.

The role requires extensive background in machine tool equipment cost estimation and a proactive approach to compiling information for pricing approval. On-site collaboration at our Roseville plant is typical.

Qualifications

• Ten years' experience with machine tool equipment and cost estimating.
• Strong cost-analysis and data maintenance skills.
• Ability to interface with multiple departments to gather data.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQ, tooling line-up / scope of work for quote requests.
• Interface with all departments necessary to compile information required to fulfill the quote request.
• Calculate costs by analyzing labor, material, and timing requirements.
• Maintain cost data base with costing breakdown for all proposals.
• Attend line-up meetings and visit plant sites as required.
• Compile all information and pricing from the various departments.
• Present pricing for management review.
• Review feasibility of quote request and manpower requirements.
• Review costs of completed projects and compare to estimated proposal costs.
• Support all quality system requirements.

Skills

Cost estimating

Machine tools knowledge

Cost data maintenance

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• The estimator is responsible for gathering labor and material costs for standard and special machine estimates / quotations to include estimated cost for labor, purchased and fabricated components. Work with internal and external customer(s). Initiate and maintain long term relations with various functional groups working from company policies and objectives focused in a way to serve customer requests in a satisfactorily and profitable way.

Essential Functions

• Review Request for Quote, tooling line-up / scope of work for quote requests
• Interface with all departments necessary to compile information required to fulfill the quote request
• Calculate costs by analyzing labor, material, and timing requirements.
• Maintain cost data base with costing breakdown for all proposals.
• Attend line-up meetings and visit plant sites as required
• Compile all information and pricing from the various departments
• Present pricing for management review
• Review feasibility of quote request and manpower requirements
• Review costs of completed projects and compare to estimated proposal costs.
• Support all quality system requirements
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Experience Required
• Ten years' experience with machine tool equipment and cost estimating

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Other Requirements

• Ability to solve complex problems
• Self-motivated
• Ability to perform assigned duties
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Desired Training (before or after hire)

• Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job