Manufacturing Cost Estimator - Bids, Outsourced Fabrication

Parkson-Corporation-Sdn-Bhd-; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Holiday pay

Job summary

Parkson Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for custom fabricated equipment in a high-mix, low-volume environment. You will review project specs, drawings, and fabrication requirements to prepare reliable estimates that support profitable bids.

You will lead cost analysis for materials, labor, outside services, and subcontracted fabrication; manage outsourced fabrication, maintain estimating data, and collaborate with Sales,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing estimating experience will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing cost estimating experience in custom fabrication or ETO environments.
• Experience estimating stainless steel fabrication projects strongly preferred.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication prints, and customer specifications.
• Experience with outsourced fabrication and supplier quotations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for custom fabricated equipment and assemblies.
• Review project specifications, engineering drawings, and customer requirements to identify unique fabrication requirements, manufacturing risks, and special materials.
• Develop estimates for materials, labor, purchased components, outside services, and subcontracted fabrication.
• Support Sales by providing timely and accurate estimates for project quotations.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to evaluate fabrication methods and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and improved manufacturability.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for outsourced fabrication and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Perform make-versus-buy analyses and cost negotiations with Supply Chain.
• Maintain labor standards, estimating databases, routing information, and historical cost records.
• Analyze actual project costs versus estimates and recommend improvements.
• Develop reports and metrics to improve estimating accuracy and profitability.
• Collaborate across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Finance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support bid reviews and provide technical costing guidance.
• Respond to estimating requests while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cost analysis

Interpret drawings

Outsourced fabrication

Vendor quotations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Parkson Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for custom fabricated equipment in a high-mix, low-volume environment. You will review project specs, drawings, and fabrication requirements to prepare reliable estimates that support profitable bids.

You will lead cost analysis for materials, labor, outside services, and subcontracted fabrication; manage outsourced fabrication, maintain estimating data, and collaborate with Sales,