Estimator, Engineering

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers via telephone, e-mail, determining customer needs and requirements to assist in developing designs, specifications, and actively sells SPVG’s products and services
• Analyzes each customer RFQ to determine product specifications, the method of manufacture, and other customer requirements such as packaging and delivery. Determines the optimum method of manufacturing for the product to meet or exceed customer’s functionality, quality, appearance, and delivery requirements. Communicates with Engineering staff for product design criteria.
• Calculates the projected costs of labor, material, sub‑contracting and transportation, and sends the customer a detailed quotation for the project on a timely basis.
• Responsible to send customer an amended quote letter when changes in the delivered quote letter are necessary or the projected delivery date varies more than 2 to 4 weeks from the quote date.
• As an employee, you are required to understand the ISO system and the elements that affect your job.

• Must be able to use PC and corporate computer systems.
• Must be somewhat proficient in Microsoft based programs.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of basic Mechanical Engineering concepts.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of the ASME Code, and ability to use ASME related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with internal and external customers in a team environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand / walk
  - Frequent
• Bend / squat
  - Frequent
• Sitting
  - Occasionally
• Lifting
  - Occasionally (0 to 50lbs) (Over 50lbs with assistance)
• Reaching / simple grasping
  - Frequent
• Push / Pulling
  - Frequent
• Lifting above waist / shoulders
  - Frequent
• Computer usage
  - Frequent
• Verbal communication
  - Frequent

• Work 100% of the time in a manufacturing setting; standing, sitting, kneeling, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Majority of work activities performed indoors in an area with temperature variations, noise, dust, and fumes.
• Occasional work activity is performed outdoors.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required. Staffing of positions to be determined by the company.

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