Estimating Engineer

Job Requirements

The estimating engineer provides process/part modeling as well as material and labor usage calculation of metal finishing processes. The position entails cradle-to-grave estimating support to the realization of new products within a technically oriented metal finishing facility.

• Review, interpret and analyze quote requests, blueprints and material/finishing specifications.
• Follow up with customers for supporting information if required.
• Calculate material and labor usage through part and process modeling.
• Consult with engineers, production managers & line supervisors/leads in various departments to discuss process flow and tooling for the purpose of formulating estimates.
• Assess cost effectiveness of plating services as compared to initial bid cost estimates as the process is developed.
• Provide follow-up correspondence with customers and sales encouragement regarding potential new applications and projects.
• Provide support to engineering throughout the product realization cycle.
• Interface with customers for supporting information when required for development of sample, first article or full production processes.
• Enter pricing information from quotes into ERP software and verify invoicing accuracy.
• Address customer invoicing concerns and provide corrections/adjustments to invoicing errors.
• Provide engineering design support and interface with customers for supporting information when required for development of R&D, first article and production tooling/fixtures.
• Function in a customer service role to manage due dates of quotes and feedback to customers on quotes.
• Write original content for website blog posts and social media outlets.
• Provide sales support to customer inquiries regarding metal finishing process application and capabilities for new products, designs and applications.
• Meet with customers to discuss new projects or metal finishing applications and develop processes.

• Qualified candidate should have a BS in engineering, math, finance, accounting or business.
• The candidate should have advanced knowledge and mastery of MS Excel.
• No engineering or sales experience is required.
• Background in accounting and finance would be preferred.

• Highly organized, detail oriented with motivation for sales-focused engineering and process support.
• Excellent written and good verbal communicator in a customer service role.

Advanced Plating Technologies is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.