Quote Estimator/Engineer The quote / estimator engineer is responsible for quoting metal fabrications, weldments, machining, forming, stampings, and prototypes by establishing the BOM (Bill of Materials) to processing all parts and associated manufacturing processes. Works closely with sales, engineering, and other cross-functional departments to develop competitive pricing analysis, and pro forma financial scenarios for internal decision-making and external quotes to the customer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.
Completes costing information to include analysis and generation of costed BOMs, identifying exceptions and assumptions, and identifying and documenting all unique costs and issues. Analyzes quotations for content in addition to preparing complete costs analyses. Defines needs, clarifies discrepancies, and determines the structure of the BOM, if applicable. Reviews all labor, material, Non-Recurring Engineering estimates, and rate structures before submitting; computes P & L, calculates markup, and determines selling price that aligns with financial metrics. Works with purchasing group to issue RFQs to candidate suppliers and/or processors for components, sub-assemblies, and/or services for potential new business quotations based on customer specifications and designs and achieve best overall value for the company. Prepares and maintains a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors. Performs make-or-buy analysis for any component required in the quotation of potential new business. Verifies accuracy and finalizes quote packages for submission to customer. Presents information to the sales team and/or Estimating Manager prior to customer submission. Provides executive management a quote package analysis focusing on profitability and capacity. Provides cost impacts for engineering changes through the add/delete process. Tracks the standard costed bill of material that consists of material cost, freight cost, labor cost, burden costs, and all customer-formulated value-added. Utilizes basic understanding of dimensioning, tolerance and inspection practices. Confers with sales, other company employees and customer engineers in the development of product or product improvement. Expectations :* Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:
Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect Actively support the Globe Tech values Knowledge of all applicable document control processes Education/Experience/Certifications: To effectively carry-out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:
Education: Bachelor's degree in any type of engineering or equivalent experience: degree not required but preferred
Experience:* Experience as an Estimator, Quoting Engineer, or Shop Floor experience and processing Experience in steel fabrications, weldments, machining, forming, and stampings Experience in working with multiple markets (commercial, transportation, defense, aerospace) Certifications: None
Additional Skills Required: To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:
Computer skills:
Proficient with Microsoft Operating System as well as MS Excel, Word and Project Familiar with CAD, NX, Creo, Solidworks, Inventor or Catia Familiar with Paperless Parts (Quoting Software) and/ or PLEX not required but preferred Communication skills: Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers Ability to read, write and converse in English Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Other Skills: Detail-oriented. Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
