Manufacturing Cost Estimator(Direct Hire)
Lake Zurich, IL
Job Requisition: 7433
Annual Salary Range: $56 – 76K. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.
Description for Manufacturing Cost Estimator:
Our Client is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Estimator. The Manufacturing Cost Estimator will be responsible for performing functions to determine accurate cost of producing manufactured product; including determining proper material, outside operations, labor and machine to be utilized in production process for each part quoted. Work across other departments to derive information needed. Perform analysis on large vendor pricing for obtaining the best possible cost of each material and/or service purchased. This role is located in Lake Zurich, IL and will be fully onsite.
Responsibilities for Manufacturing Cost Estimator:
- Provide timely manufacturing product quotes based on customer requirements to existing & potential customer base.
- Develops and maintain performance metrics for quoting team (i.e. completion to target, Com. Ex.).
- Source material and outside operations requests with vendors.
- Conduct Contract Review as to verify that all correct information is included in system prior to initiation of production and costs updated.
- Assist outside & inside sales representatives to service potential and existing customers as requested.
- Identify additional supplier options able to provide competitive quality products on time.
- Identify secondary sources of supply, when applicable.
- Investigate and research new materials, suppliers and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity and delivery and achieve operational excellence
- Keep abreast of materials and material pricing trends that effect company products. Share this with our management team, as appropriate.
- Participate in APQP meetings and process to ensure new products costs within budget.
- Maintains standard metals pricing and stocking lists from metals suppliers.
- Lead project teams to accomplish MBP’s goals, as related to our Annual Strategic Goals and our Balanced Scorecard initiatives.
- Maintains knowledge of processing rates and methods from operations to accurately quote.
Requirements for Manufacturing Cost Estimator:
- Ability to create written and verbal instructions
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Advanced blueprint reading
- Knowledge of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials
- Knowledgeable in heat treating and metals processing
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Background in CNC turning and milling
- Knowledge of aerospace flow down requirements
- Coursework or equivalent experience:
- High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s preferred
- 5 years manufacturing experience in a CNC turning job shop required
- Knowledge of Aerospace product processing and approved sources
- Previous quoting experience with Aerospace OEM products (Raytheon, Bell, HDI, Collins)
- Experience with copper-based alloys preferred
- Previous experience completing CNC set-ups and operations preferable
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cost calculating for manufactured products
- Strong math skills and attention to detail, accuracy is a must
Benefits for Manufacturing Cost Estimator:
- Benefits - Starting on Day 1! – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- Retirement Savings – 401(k) contribution + match.
- Work/Life Balance – Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- Growth Opportunities – We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- Wellness Programs – Client encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
- Sustainability – Client continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.
