Job Title: Engineering Estimator

Job Description

As an Engineering Estimator, you will play a crucial role in developing effective quoting tools to standardize processes and support entry-level estimators. Your responsibilities will include interpreting customer requests, reviewing engineering documentation, and collaborating with internal teams to develop cost estimates and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective quoting tools to standardize processes.
• Support the development of entry-level estimators.
• Clarify and interpret customer requests for quotes and set up proposals to meet requirements.
• Review customer prints, parts lists, CAD models, and other engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create manufacturing processes and cost estimates.
• Obtain supplier quotes for materials, hardware, processing, subcontracting, and shipping.
• Prepare quotes for each Tank Division customer request.
• Maintain an organized system for working on multiple quotes simultaneously.
• Review and analyze historical costs of produced parts for basis of estimates.
• Contact existing customers to enhance relationships, seek additional opportunities, and gather market information.
• Coordinate with management by submitting metrics and KPIs.
• Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending continuous training, educational sessions, and participating in professional organizations.
• Contribute to long-term strategy by accomplishing related duties as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in estimation and data entry.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent typing and order entry abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating or quoting, or equivalent experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of metal manufacturing, industrial, or assembly processes is preferred.
• Experience working with engineering and technical buyers.
• A driven individual who is personable and a team player.

Work Environment

The work environment offers comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, a 401k plan with corporate matching, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 9 paid holidays. The role requires working with advanced technologies and engineering documentation in a collaborative setting.