Description:

• Prepares cost estimates with detailed itemized budgets based on customer documents, specifications, and production requirements.

• Work with Customer Account Managers to gather and review necessary 3D Models, 2D drawings/blueprints, supplier specifications and other related documents to properly perform an estimated quote for business.

• Analyze customer documentation to include the following:

• Reading and analyzing document specifications, CAD drawings, 2D drawings/blueprints, and bills of material to determine required processes in the product life cycle.

• Analyze customer requirements to determine make vs buy, the need for outside vendor processes, or the need for subcontractors.

• Work with ERP systems, excel or other estimating platforms to develop consistent cost estimates and draft quote proposals.

• Actively collaborate with customer, suppliers, engineers, or other individuals (internal or external) to discuss/identify best fabrication practices with the intent of providing optimal cost estimates for production and customers.

• Sends RFQ’s out to vendors/suppliers for cost estimates.

• Responsible for updates in the RFQ Log as required.

• Collaborate with the Business Development Team and Customer Account Management Team to provide clear, concise quote proposals to new and existing customers with added exception notes to the proposal considering non-recurring engineering charge fees, fixture costs/budgets, tooling costs/budgets, freight expenses (if any), and deviations from the print.

• Participates in continuous improvement efforts of the RFQ and Estimating process to help drive for KPI results.

Skills:

• ERP system

• Estimation and Cost Estimating

• CNC Programming

• CNC Machining

• Sheet Metal

• RFQ

• MS Office programs

Qualifications:

• 3-5yrs experience estimating or in a manufacturing shop environment of sheet metal or CNC machining

• Experience reading blueprints

• AS9100 Quality Standards

• Good communication via e-mail, desk phone, cell phone, and in person

• Attention to detail

• Able to work within and meet strict deadlines

• Organizational skills

• Problem Solving skills

• Effectively communicates facts, ideas, opinions, or concerns with peers when explaining technical, professional, and complex information

• Knowledge and experience estimating CNC Machining projects

• Class A Welding experience, preferred

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.