Provides the estimated cost for manufacturing a product using customer supplied 3D models, drawings, specifications and/or physical samples to determine viability and fit for company before producing detailed methods to determine operations such as laser cutting, stamping, machining, welding, assembly and powder coat painting along with purchased materials required to produce.

Job Functions

· Able to process a Request for Quote (RFQ) from customer or internally supplied engineering information to determine manufacturing feasibility and fit to company capabilities before establishing the optimal processing path to create electronic estimates and methods for the Sales group.

· Prepares estimates using system software from supplied and gathered information, builds out the bill of material (BOM) structure, sets the proposed manufacturing processing order, assigns costs, and establishes suggested sell prices

· Ensures estimates have sufficient operating margins to meet stated company goals.

· Maintains focus on assigned projects to ensure they are completed accurately and timely to meet all customer requirements.

· Identifies possible changes to materials or methods to improve efficiency, increase profitability and insure repeatability for the product in question and communicates those suggestions through the sales team for customer review and feedback.

· Coordinates with suppliers and the Purchasing group to identify sources for purchased items and to determine expected costs and lead times.

· Identifies tooling requirements and coordinates cost estimates with internal tooling department and/or outside suppliers

· Organizes and stores all relevant files related to the RFQ for use by the Engineering team if the estimate becomes an order

· Provides support to Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality and other internal departments as needed.

· Communicates with Management, supervisors, and internal teams as needed to receive instruction, coordinate activities and facilitate timely workflows through sales, pre-production and production processes.

· Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.

· Uses basic office equipment including but not limited to: copier, scanner, computer, printer, and phone system.

· 7-10 years of experience in sheet metal estimating or manufacturing environments or 10-12 years combined experience working in sheet metal manufacturing or equivalent trade education.

· Problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Good communication and organizational skills.

· Capable of working well independently and as part of a team.

· Experience with computer systems is required including: 3D CAD software (SolidWorks+, AutoCAD+, Onshape+, PDM+), Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and ERP Quoting software. (Epicor or PaperlessPARTS +)

· Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to perform tasks within company’s ERP system. (Epicor preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

· Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.

Physical Requirements

· Exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally.

· Ability to read technical documents, computer screens, and have knowledge of using basic quality instruments.

Working Conditions

Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Both active and sedentary work, which may involve repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, walking, standing, bending and lifting.

Benefits Programs

· Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment. 

· Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.

· Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.

· Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.

Paid Time Off 

· Company Paid Holidays.

· IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)

· Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule: 

1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.