Manufacturing Estimator: Cost & Quote Analysis

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Estimator to support new business by collecting and analyzing costs for equipment. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Purchasing to create forward-looking cost estimates that are both challenging and achievable.

The role offers opportunities to grow within a global workforce solutions leader and a culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability, with a focus on delivering results for clients and candidates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience.
• 3+ years reading blueprints.
• 3+ years machining and fabrication.
• 5+ years Microsoft Office and Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain database of current and accurate cost estimates for the key system components of all product lines.
• Develop and maintain standard costing templates that will facilitate accurate cost estimating.
• Based on budget assumptions generated by sales, product line directors, engineering, project management, and operations, develop cost estimates to support sales quote process.
• Coordinate the review of cost estimates with management prior to submitting sales for pricing decision.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Perform various financial analysis activities as required by the Program Management Department.
• Other tasks as assigned by Lead Estimator or Managing Director.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading blueprints

Machining & fabrication

MS Office & Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking an Estimator to support new business by collecting and analyzing costs for equipment. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Purchasing to create forward-looking cost estimates that are both challenging and achievable.

The role offers opportunities to grow within a global workforce solutions leader and a culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability, with a focus on delivering results for clients and candidates.