Metal/Fabrication Cost Estimator

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Estimator to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to analyze product specifications and utilize specialized knowledge to determine costs for sheet metal products. You will work closely with manufacturing, sales, and engineering teams to ensure accurate estimates and recommendations. The company promotes a culture of growth and learning, making it an exciting place for skilled individuals looking to advance their careers. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Flexible Spending Account

Safety Training

Continuous Learning Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in estimating piece price and tooling for automotive.
• Strong math skills and ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product specifications to determine costs for manufacturing.
• Interact with various teams to formulate accurate estimates.
• Prepare estimates for management planning and scheduling.

Skills

Mathematics

Communication Skills

Blueprint Reading

CAD Software

Microsoft Excel

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Forming Technologies, Warren, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Cost Estimator analyzes product specifications and then applies specialized knowledge of methodologies, techniques, principles and processes to determine labor, material and other direct and indirect costs involved in producing sheet metal products and assemblies.

Job Duties

• Complete assigned quotations from customer supplied information.
• Interacts with manufacturing, sales, internal engineering and tooling vendors to formulate estimates.
• Work closely with Account Managers develop new and existing customers
• May require travel to customer location to better understand requirements and facilitate estimate
• If not supplied by customer, determines raw material specifications and makes recommendations
• Identifies equipment, labor, raw material purchased components, packaging and other requirements needed to produce the product
• Must be able to understand scope of work and determine timeframe required to complete project
• Determine manufacturing processed required to produce product and properly estimate order of operations.
• Must be able to determine timeframe required to complete project
• Secures vendor pricing and/or applies standard cost factors to determine price of manufacture
• Applies profit mark up and recommend the final selling price to management for customer quote
• Provides recommendation of tooling and process for review with General Manager / Account Manager
• Assist in completing customer quotation forms as necessary.
• Confer with both Design and Manufacturing Engineers on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Prepare estimates used by management for planning, organizing and scheduling work

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related Engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience estimating piece price and tooling for automotive
• Strong math and computer skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written, speaking and listening)
• Ability to read blueprints and designs
• Ability to use CAD software
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience.
• Solid judgement and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Must be dependable and have strong work ethic

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Forming Technologies, Warren, Michigan, United States of America