Industrial Manufacturing Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades and servicing of high-performance, hydro-turbines and large pumps.

We are currently looking for a Industrial Manufacturing Estimator to add to our team located at our York, PA facility.   We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are detail-oriented, hardworking, and looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this opening.

Job Description

Position Summary & Objective

The Industrial Manufacturing Estimator is primarily responsible for the preparation of cost estimates for marketing proposals. They will communicate technical and processing information for the procurement of manufacturing related services.

Accountabilities

• Customer focus
• Engineering excellence
• Integrity
• Self-determination
• Valuing people
• Working together

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Preparation of cost estimates
• Review customer inquiry documents and compile detailed cost estimates for labor and materials needed to complete specified work scope(s)
• Select appropriate processes, decide the sequence of operations and determine the number of hours needed to manufacture parts within contract specifications
• Creation of a written detailed technical scope of supply to accompany the cost estimate
• Communicate specification, quality delivery, and processing information to the purchasing function for use in the procurement of manufacturing related services
• Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills
• Ability to visualize and comprehend all aspects of manufacturing equipment and tooling, understand interrelationships between factors affecting a given situation
• Satisfy requirements of ISO Quality Standard as it relates to these functions

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications, data and track modern manufacturing trends
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work in teams and independently
• Critical analysis skills

Required Education and Experience

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Mechanical Engineer P.E. a plus
• Word processing and Excel skills required
• Experience with Primavera P6 data entry is a plus

Additional Information

Environment and Working Conditions

• Long periods of sitting

Travel Requirements (percent)

• 10%

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.