Estimator

Jatca Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jatca, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to compile cost estimates for welding and assembly systems, read engineering drawings and data, and support pricing decisions. The role requires knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and automation equipment.

You will work with project teams to prepare proposals, respond to customer inquiries, and refine cost models. Strong communication and Excel skills are essential to success in this position.

Qualifications

• Engineering knowledge and ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, layouts, and other data.
• Extensive knowledge of designs, manufacturing processes and procedures for welding systems, automation and/or robotic equipment.
• Ability to estimate labor hours for mechanical & electrical design; fabrication; piping; assembly; installation; machining; wiring; try-out on floor and customer floor.

Responsibilities

• Compiles estimates of cost on weld and assembly systems, special parts or products for pricing purposes.
• Interprets engineering layouts and data.
• Maintains knowledge of Detroit auto industry base suppliers for design and manufacturing of details and components.
• Estimates construction costs of proposed equipment including raw material and purchased components.
• Negotiates changes with customers and updates budgets.
• Develops and maintains standard proposal format and presentations to assist in closing deals.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Read drawings

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary
The Estimator compiles estimates of cost on weld and assembly systems, special parts or products as a basis for
pricing purposes. Must have engineering knowledge and be able to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams,
layouts, and other data. Requires extensive knowledge of designs, manufacturing processes and procedures with
direct experience in welding systems, automation and/or robotic equipment.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Compiles estimates of cost on weld and assembly systems, special parts or products as a basis for pricing purposes.
Interpret engineering layouts and data.
Maintains thorough knowledge of Detroit auto industry base suppliers for design and manufacturing of details and
components.
Maintains knowledge of designs, manufacturing processes and procedures.
Maintains knowledge of systems controls & automation requirements for quoting purposes.
Estimates labor hours for the following: Mechanical & Electrical design; Fabrication; Piping; Assembly; Installation
Supervision; Machining; Wiring; Try-out on floor, Try-out on customer floor.
Estimates construction costs of proposed equipment including raw material and purchased components.
Estimates changes for Project Manager.
Negotiates changes with customers.
Utilizes and works with project specialist to fine tune standard spreadsheets with standard cost.
Maintain knowledge of designs, manufacturing processes and procedures with direct experience in welding,
automation and/or robotic equipment.
Works with Project Services Group to convert estimate into budget if proposal becomes project.
If required, develops written proposal describing proposed scope of work estimated.
Develops necessary presentations with Account Executives to assist in closing of business.
Develops and maintains standard proposal format for the group. Involves close interaction with engineering,
manufacturing, and project services.
Solicits quotations for support equipment that may be required as part ofproposal. This includes generating
inquiry and defining of scope of work for sub suppliers.
Maintain knowledge of PC based software such as Microsoft Office.
Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
Adheres to the Quality System and participate in continuous improvement.