Mechanical Estimator

Overview

Sales - Mechanical Estimator (Inside Sales). This is an entry level position for a person with a Mechanical Engineering background but interested in a career path related to Project Management or Outside Sales. This individual will be taught to quote standards at first but will be quickly challenged with involvement in custom applications.

• Receiving formal RFQ's from Customers or Outside Sales and organizing information into quote files
• Reading and understanding technical specifications and drawings
• Working with Applications and other departments that support Sales in preparing the formal quote and drawings
• Working closely with vendors for special component pricing
• Preparing material and labor estimates through quoting system (this will be part of job training)
• Preparing formal quotes in quoting system
• Submitting formal quotes to Customers or Outside Sales by various means
• Tracking quotes and performing follow-ups as needed

• Mechanical Engineer or Designer with 3-5 years of experience in any mechanical field
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Must be able to balance personal workloads to meet changing quote deadlines
• Must be comfortable speaking with customers, vendors

• AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D
• Conveyor or other custom equipment manufacturing
• Rudimentary understanding of Industrial Controls