Manufacturing Cost Estimator - 3D CAD & Analysis

Reliance, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Fort Payne, Alabama is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to accurately estimate the costs of developing and producing products. The role emphasizes Excel and MieTRAK proficiency, with experience in AutoCAD/SolidWorks and the ability to read detailed engineering drawings.

You will analyze materials and labor, collaborate with engineering and production teams, and ensure competitive pricing while adhering to tolerances and standard measurement systems.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in related business field desired.
• 3 to 5 years experience estimating both material and labor in a manufacturing organization is highly desired.
• Must be team oriented, have the ability to read blueprints, excellent written and verbal skills, and an understanding of English and Metric systems.
• Must be able to work from written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in Excel and MieTRAK.
• Good visualization skills, including the ability to visualize in 3D.
• Superior logic and reasoning skills.
• Ability to work unattended.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills.
• Understand tolerances, metric and inch unit systems.
• Read and clearly understand complex engineering drawings.
• Must have good organization and decision making skills with a keen sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Must possess a good understanding of current market values in the manufacturing field.
• Possess a highly developed understanding of manufacturing processes and capabilities at GHMS.
• Must be able to work with vendors obtaining competitive material and outside process pricing.
• Must be able to work closely with engineering, management, accounting, sales, customer service and production personnel.

Skills

Excel

MieTRAK

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

3D visualization

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Education

2-year degree in related business field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MieTRAK

Job description

Reliance, Inc. in Fort Payne, Alabama is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to accurately estimate the costs of developing and producing products. The role emphasizes Excel and MieTRAK proficiency, with experience in AutoCAD/SolidWorks and the ability to read detailed engineering drawings.

You will analyze materials and labor, collaborate with engineering and production teams, and ensure competitive pricing while adhering to tolerances and standard measurement systems.