Estimator - Cost jobs in Lakewood, OH

• Analyze project specifications, blueprints, and other documents to understand the scope and product requirements of each project.
• Obtain material pricing and organize the labor & overhead costs necessary to create a new product price used by the sales department to quote business.
• Use detailed spreadsheets and company approved formulas to calculate the projected cost of proposed projects.
• Determine the tooling & fixturing needed to produce the parts per customer drawings.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering, field sales and new product development to thoroughly understand the customer requirements for requested quotations.
• Work with Purchasing to evaluate suppliers and obtain quotes for third party services and materials.
• Partner with Engineering and Production to validate cost estimates for both new items and to confirm original estimates for repeat orders.
• Maintain costs in Elmet’s ERP system by entering new part numbers and associated bills of material and routings.
• Stay updated on market trends and raw material pricing fluctuations to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

• 4-year technical degree or equivalent costing experience.
• Costing experience required, preferably in manufacturing or a machine shop environment.
• Knowledge of CAD programs and estimating software a plus.
• Critical thinking and solid decision-making skills are required.
• Must be organized, able to juggle multiple tasks and provide estimates in a timely manner.
• Detail orientation is critical!
• The ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications and technical drawings is a must.
• Mid-level math skills including basic Algebra.
• Comfort with spreadsheets and intermediate Excel required.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is a plus.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to groups including those at higher levels.
• Business needs and trade compliance requirements mandate that this position be held by a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

• Typical office demands.
• Routinely communicates face-to-face, via telephone and by computer.
• Must be able to stand for a half hour and walk up to a quarter of a mile.

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