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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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