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Dynamic Metals LLC Engineering Cost Estimator in Elkhart, Indiana
Prepare cost estimates and analysis by analyzing prints and requirements - Interacting with customers daily. Principal Responsibilities:
- Prepares work to be cost estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Works with engineers to identify processes and tooling that may be required to produce the product being cost estimated.
- Identifies labor, material and time requirements using blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, outside processes, and time requirements.
- Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
- Creates quote responses and submits them to the Sales department.
- Analyzes completed jobs to compare quoted labor time, material, and outside processes.
- Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintains quote log by entering and backing up data.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications, as required.
- Calls suppliers to obtain material pricing.
- Contacts customers to obtain specifications, CAD models, additional drawings, as necessary.
- Work closely with the engineers to resolve/clarify print discrepancies.
- Prepares Risk Analysis and chairs meetings solicit input from Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Materials.
- Performs Customer Service tasks including, but not limited to: Checking customer portals, reviewing customer orders and demand, and communicating with the customer on order status and open issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Safe Practice Guidelines / Required Personal Protective Equipment:
- Safety glasses with side shields as required.
- Steel toed/metatarsal safety shoes as required.
- Earplugs as required.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma
2 year Technical/Engineering degree
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing estimating or engineering.
1-2 years experience in a customer service role or related customer interaction role desired
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