Cost Estimator - Metals

Summary

Provide cost and lead‑time estimates for sheet metal parts and assemblies, tooling, materials, outside processing and services to support New Product Opportunities and Product Realization.

• Provide cost and lead‑time estimates to sales department staff.
• Maintain a costing format that follows MACK policy and procedures.
• Review 3D CAD to determine best manufacturing methodology.
• Review 2D drawings to determine best manufacturing methodology.
• Review Bill of Materials to determine best manufacturing methodology.
• Coordinate requests for quotations for parts, tooling, materials, goods, and services to support new product introductions and production.
• Maintain job‑related documentation including written and verbal communications.
• Interface with Business Units, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance in accordance with MACK policy and procedures.
• Review program information to understand product intent, functionality, and overall requirements, ensuring customer specifications are fully covered.
• Review customer specifications and drawings, ensuring sufficient information to communicate required specifications internally.
• Identify, source, and qualify new equipment and processes.
• Secure supplier non‑disclosure agreements.
• Negotiate sheet metal costs, lead times, terms, conditions, and tolerance.
• Communicate customer requirements and equipment capability.
• Work with department manager to understand capacity, yield, and cost structure.
• Attend program team meetings to understand quote requirements, address issues, and provide DFM and design‑for‑cost initiatives.
• Perform assigned activities promptly.
• Maintain and update short‑ and long‑term strategies.
• Pursue cost reductions to enhance profitability.
• Attend team meetings as needed to resolve issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Provide support to other departments to achieve program goals.
• Travel domestically frequently and occasionally internationally to suppliers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Analytical – collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design – reads and interprets blueprints, uses 3D manipulation software (Solid Works preferred), modifies designs based on feedback, demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems timely, gathers and analyzes information, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving, remains calm under emotional topics.
• Project Management – develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time and within budget.
• Interpersonal – resolves conflict, maintains confidentiality, controls emotions, stays open to others.
• Oral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively, listens for clarification, responds well to questions, demonstrates group presentation skills, participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively, presents numerical data effectively, reads and interprets written information.
• Cost Consciousness – develops and implements cost‑saving measures, contributes to profits and revenue.
• Adaptability – deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – reacts well under pressure.
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, seeks ways to improve and promote quality.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Business or Engineering from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication desired.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.