Manufacturing Estimator

Global Gear & Machining LLC; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Gear & Machining LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator for their plant located in Downers Grove, IL. The ideal candidate will analyze blueprints to create manufacturing frameworks, establish cost estimates, and coordinate quotes.

Qualifications include knowledge of manufacturing processes, strong communication skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. The role offers a salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and heat treatment.
• Ability to create a manufacturing process from blueprint review.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and prepare manufacturing framework.
• Coordinate team feasibility analysis of quotes.
• Establish cost estimates for labor, materials, and subcontractor costs.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Ability to read engineering blueprints

Computer skills (ERP, Microsoft Office)

Good organizational and communication skills

Quoting in Epicor ERP experience

Job description

Global Gear & Machining seeks a Manufacturing Estimator for our plant in Downers Grove, IL. We are a gear manufacturer located in Downers Grove, IL, with easy access from the I-355 expressway.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare a method of manufacturing framework that includes raw material costs, setup/production times & costs (labor and burden), sub-contract operation costs etc.; for products & services to build quotations to be submitted to customers.
• Co-ordinates Team feasibility analysis of all incoming quote opportunities.
• Establish cost estimates to include labor (direct and indirect), materials, subcontractor costs, tooling, finishing, assembly, and packaging.
• Assists customer service, sales, engineering, and production control in qualifying issues relative to quoted orders and resolving any discrepancies.
• Maintain priorities of all RFQ’s in process and maintain the quote log.
• Obtain pricing for special processes or materials from subcontractors and vendors.
• Follow safety rules and company rules.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Estimate new and existing products to customer specifications.
• Review process design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Communicates directly with Customer Purchasing/technical staff on all aspects of quotes for proper specifications, expectations, timing, etc.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and heat treatment from an engineering perspective to be able to create a manufacturing process upon review of the blueprint.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of the product.
• Must be able to read engineering blueprints and schematics with a good understanding of GD&T.
• Must have computer skills, technical software skills i.e. ERP and Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Quoting in Epicor ERP experience is a plus.
• Salary Pay range $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year plus bonus potential