Manufacturing Cost Estimator

Amtec Staffing; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtec Staffing in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to determine fabrication project costs, labor hours, materials and processing against customer drawings and specifications.

You will work with engineering, manufacturing and purchasing to assess risks, lead times and value, compile data into estimating worksheets, and help set sell prices for components and assemblies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience preferred.
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and MRP/ERP software.
• Strong data analysis and mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• US person required to comply with ITAR.
• Clear and concise communication across face-to-face and digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and fabrication elements.
• Identify cost drivers and key variables for cost and fabrication.
• Gather data from history, shop floor, purchasing and experience.
• Evaluate re-run jobs for time, material, and processing.
• Obtain and review quotes from vendors and processors.
• Perform risk analysis on capabilities and tolerances.
• Build relationships with key vendors and engineers.
• Compile data into an estimating worksheet and determine sell price.
• Submit quotes to sales or management for review.
• Support operations with other duties as needed.

Skills

Estimating

Data analysis

Negotiation

Mathematical proficiency

Communication

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Manufacturing Cost Estimator $80k-$100k. Anaheim, CA

Summary

A Manufacturing Cost Estimator is a professional who helps determine the cost of fabrication projects for a “build to print” job shop. This person will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing team members to evaluate costs, labor hours, materials and processing relative to the customer drawings and specifications. They discover and report risks or potential delays while determining the cost, lead time and value of each job.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the part, project or program and its requirements
• Determining key variables for cost and all elements of fabrication
• Gather first-hand information from history, the shop floor, purchasing and prior experience.
• Evaluate and investigate re-run jobs for time, material, and processing anomalies.
• Obtain and review quotes from material vendors, subcontractors, and processors.
• Perform risk analysis with respect to capabilities and tolerances.
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)
• Compile the data into an estimating worksheet and by using comparative analysis determine the sell price for the component or assembly.
• Complete the quote sheet and forward the data to sales or management for review.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the company's operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Estimating or relevant field is preferred
• Familiarity with financial and project management principles
• Computer literate with emphasis on spreadsheets and MRP/ERP software
• Knowledge of research and data analysis methods and formulas
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• US person required in order to comply with ITAR regulations
• Face to face, phone and digital (e-mail/text) interactions must be clear and concise.
• Proficiency in mathematics and data analysis.
• Ability to weigh multiple perspectives on projects.
• Negotiator who can balance project needs with company priorities.