Senior Manager, Cost Estimation

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV).

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Cost Estimation

Location:

Conyers, GA

We are looking for a senior manager level professional to join our finance team to prepare cost estimates, capacity analysis, product cost breakdowns, and profit and loss statements for new products. Estimator will work independently or as part of a team to create quick accurate estimates based on known product attributes.. Estimator will be key business partner for product management/ Operations / Engineering and senior management.

In addition, cost estimator will work cross functionally to support DTV activity, localization studies, make vs buy analysis, as well as other ad-hoc analysis to support the business.

• Accurate and complete cost estimates delivered on time.
• Accurate and abundant documentation of cost and product assumptions from quote inception to launch, including production post audits.
• Establish preferred business partner relationships with stake holders.
• Document product and cost assumptions for use in negotiations with customers and to communicate requirements to product teams after award of projects.
• Estimate cycle time to manufacture parts.
• Estimate labor and overhead cost to manufacture parts.
• Estimate material consumption to manufacture parts.
• Estimate material costs to manufacture parts.
• Estimate mold tooling costs to manufacture parts.
• Estimate assembly tools and assembly line costs to manufacture parts, supporting capital requests.
• Estimate product development cycle costs to bring products to market.
• Prepares financial models documenting costs at various manufacturing locations.
• Prepare cost estimates, capacity analysis, profit and loss statements for new and existing products.
• Documents the technical and cost aspects of quotes at each level of negotiation or design change.
• Updates financial models for changes in scope from original estimates.
• Reviews product drawings and preliminary sample parts to verify costs.
• Understands the function and technical requirements of products.
• Experience autonomously estimating high dollar/ high risk projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Engineering.
• 10+ years of Cost Estimation experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams.

• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of costing tools & ERP systems such as Oracle.

• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally in a fast paced work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and multitask.
• Accurate, timely cost estimates that support competitive quoting and informed decision making
• Strong cross functional partnership and credibility with Engineering and PM teams
• Improved cost transparency, speed, and consistency across the quote and project…