The Estimator/Engineering Technician is a role that supports both estimating and engineering functions. This position focuses on administrative and coordination tasks rather than highly technical responsibilities. The role involves preparing cost estimates, assisting with project setup, managing tooling logistics, and supporting engineers with documentation and customer deliverables. A strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to communicate effectively are essential.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Estimating Responsibilities
- Gather details and compile data to assist in estimating production costs according to specifications.
- Prepare costing sheets for quoting purposes and maintain accurate records in the CRM system.
- Research cost-effective alternative vendors for materials and assist with sourcing efforts.
- Support the estimating team with data entry, documentation, and follow-up on outstanding information.
Project Engineering Support
- Assist Project Engineers with initiating and maintaining projects in the CRM database, including setting up Gantt charts and timelines.
- Manage physical tooling locations and coordinate ordering and receiving tools, fixtures, and dies.
- Help create prototypes for customer evaluation and approval.
- Complete and submit required forms and documentation for customers.
- Provide general administrative support to engineering, including scheduling, file management, and communication with internal departments.
- Adherence to Company Policy - Adherence to company policy - follows guidelines as established by company policy. Conforms to company and job standards and requirements while showing respect for others. Acts in the best interest of the company at all times while serving as an example for others. Conducts business in an ethical fashion.
- Job Knowledge - Job knowledge - demonstrates a thorough understanding of his/her job processes and procedures. Integrates knowledge to efficiently accomplish job requirements. Efficiently uses resources (including management) to obtain additional knowledge.
- Attendance - Attendance - meets or exceeds punctuality and attendance expectations/requirements. Faithfully reports to work and conforms to scheduled work hours. When necessitated, follows call-in procedures and informs others of absences.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
- Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
- Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Guiding Principles - Guiding Principles: Understands the Company's Guiding Principles and follows them on a daily basis.
- Quality of Work - Quality of work - produces work that is accurate and reliable. Work is accomplished quickly and efficiently. Works in a thorough and organized manner while minimizing down time. Results are consistently within acceptable quality standards.
- Quantity of Work - Quantity of work - high volume producer and always puts forth the effort to maximize productivity. Meets or exceeds established work deadlines. Engages him/herself in a productive work effort whenever possible. Meets production goals and objectives.
- Ethical/Honesty/Integrity/Responsible - Ethics - the ability of the individual to be guided by the company's accepted principles of moral conduct. Honesty and integrity - the ability of the individual to act in a fair and just manner, free from deception. Responsibility - the ability of the individual to be trustworthy or answerable for their conduct.
- Safety - Safety - degree to which employee is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Reports all unsafe working conditions. Corrects unsafe work conditions. Follows all safety policies.
- Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Experience: Two to four years related experience supporting project management and/or engineers in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
Computer Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office Suite software knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Must have previously used a manufacturing system (AutoCAD, Salesforce, SAP) on a regular basis. Strong internet navigation skills. Experience with Acumatica platform a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office environment that is well-lit with minimal noise and distractions.
