Mechanical Estimator

KUKA; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KUKA is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to compile cost estimates for special parts and robotic equipment, interpreting engineering data and layouts. The role requires BIW knowledge and extensive experience with welding, automation, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include labor-hour estimation across mechanical, electrical, fabrication, and assembly tasks, budget conversion with project services, and developing proposals to support business closing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2–4 years related experience or equivalent
• Excel experience required
• BIW experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Compile cost estimates for parts and products for pricing.
• Interpret engineering layouts and data.
• Maintain knowledge of Detroit auto industry base suppliers.
• Estimate labor hours for mechanical and electrical design, fabrication, piping, assembly, installation supervision, machining, wiring, and testing.
• Convert estimates into project budgets with project services.
• Develop written proposals describing scope of work.
• Prepare presentations with Account Executives to aid closing of business.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Interpreting layouts

Welding & automation

Robotic equipment experience

BIW knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Mechanical Estimator compiles estimates of cost on special parts or products as a basis for pricing purposes. Must have engineering knowledge and be able to interpret engineering layouts and data. Requires extensive knowledge of designs, manufacturing processes and procedures with direct experience in welding, automation and/or robotic equipment. Body-in-White (BIW) knowledge/experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compiles estimates of cost on special parts or products as a basis for pricing purposes.
• Interpret engineering layouts and data.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of Detroit auto industry base suppliers for design and manufacturing of details and components.
• Estimates labor hours for the following: Mechanical & Electrical design; Fabrication; Piping; Assembly; Installation Supervision; Machining; Wiring; Try-out on KUKA floor, Try-out on customer floor.
• Estimates construction costs of proposed equipment including raw material and purchased components.
• Estimates changes for Project Manager.
• Negotiates changes with customers.
• Utilizes and works with project specialist to fine tune standard spreadsheets with standard cost.
• Maintain knowledge of designs, manufacturing processes and procedures with direct experience in welding, automation and/or robotic equipment.
• Works with Project Services Group to convert estimate into budget if proposal becomes project.
• If required, develops written proposal describing proposed scope of work estimated.
• Develops necessary presentations with Account Executives to assist in closing of business.
• Develops and maintains standard proposal format for the group. Involves close interaction with engineering, manufacturing and project services.
• Solicits quotations for support equipment that may be required as part of KUKA's proposal. This includes generating inquiry and defining of scope of work for sub suppliers.
• Maintain knowledge of PC based software such as Microsoft Office.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adheres to the Quality System and participate in continuous improvement.

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excel experience required.
• Body- in-White (BIW) experience strongly preferred.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.