Estimator - Materials jobs in South Dakota

Description

Spartronics is more than just a company. We have great facilities, a dedicated and talented team, tremendous capacity and capabilities, and longstanding customers who need us. Now, it’s all about driving forward with a winning strategy that builds on our strengths to create growth for our - customers, shareholders and employees. As an Electronic Manufacturing Services provider, we strive to meet and exceed our mission to be the preferred provider of fail-safe electronics solutions that save lives and protect what matters the most.

At Spartronics, we're not just building products, we build products lives depend on. As an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider for the commercial aerospace, defense, medical device, life science, and industrial markets, we work to deliver products of the highest quality and reliability.

Our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). Additional services include engineering support such as manufacturing testing, supply chain management, sustaining engineering, and a suite of aftermarket services to support the full OEM product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,700 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.

Why Join Us:

When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented, individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

Position: Materials Estimator

Location: Watertown, SD (on-site position)

About the Role:

As a Materials Estimator at Spartronics, you'll play a pivotal role providing accurate and detailed quotes and work order costs to our customers. You'll be responsible for working directly with our internal materials and programs teams to coordinate the transition of customer products. Your contributions will help us continue our journey towards Winning as One: One company. One team. One purpose. One plan. One culture.

What a typical day looks like:

• Customer Management:

1. Use of Quote/Win(Polydyne), Oracle, NPI data base, Agile. Aegis , Cost Model and RFQ checklist to prepare quotations for customers.  
2. Set up Cost Model to establish pricing for final quotation package for presentation to customer.  
3. Compare bills of materials with assembly prints and complete labor analysis.  
4. Identify component problems (form, fit or function) that will be either resolved or listed as exceptions on a quote.
5. Access the Internet to gain information that is useful for quoting.  
6. Access company MRP system to identify bills of materials, purchase history for materials, stock status of materials, etc. for quote preparation.  
7. Maintain the quote-master file to include all of the information gathered during the preparation of a customer quote.  
8. Coordinate with Engineering to determine panelization, tooling requirements and test for every assembly/product.  
9. Coordinate with teams for New Product Introduction.  
10. Continually review the quotation model utilizing feedback from Manufacturing for refinement of the labor quoting procedures (includes time studies).

All other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

The experience we’re looking for to add to the team:

• 2 years of education or experience in a similar or related position ideally within a materials, manufacturing or electronics environment preferred.  
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have a basic understanding of MRP processes. 
• Print/technical data sheet knowledge preferred. Component identification knowledge preferred.
• Must be familiar with the basic elements of a manufacturing organization and ability to interdepartmentally collaborate. 
• Good organizational and administrative abilities and possess effective written and oral communication skills.

We are ITAR compliant so all applicants must be a US Citizen, Green Card Holder, Permanent Resident, Political Aslyee, or Refugee.

Our Commitment:

At Spartronics, we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our culture at Spartronics values accountability, unity, respect, and transparency. These winning values are the lifeblood of our business. We embrace diversity through people who believe in these values. Embracing our employees’ differences enables us to be a stronger team.

Join Our Journey:

If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win, while we build products lives depend on.

Our Benefits:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Medical plan options include 2 PPO plans and 2 High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). By completing an annual Wellness Exam, you will save $ on your PPO plan. Or, on the HDHP, we contribute $750 (single) or $1,500 (family) to an HSA.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4. We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.