Applications & Estimating Engineer - Gearing and Drives

Company Overview

The Horsburgh & Scott Company is a leading manufacturer of industrial gears and custom gear drives, boasting nearly 140 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that we deliver the highest quality gearing products and services to our customers. To learn more about our Company and capabilities, visit our website Horsburgh & Scott | Gear Manufacturer and Gearbox Repair .

Job Summary

The primary function of the Application & Estimating Engineer is to provide accurate pricing information for the design and production of our industrial gears, gear drives or gear repair services. Upon receiving a project request, the AE will review and analyze all customer supplied data, including technical and design specifications necessary to complete the project. The AE will accurately determine the raw materials, engineering, manufacturing, logistic, and other costs necessary to complete the project to specifications and provide the customer with an accurate quote on price.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review customer inquiries, specifications, drawings, and repair requests
• Evaluate gearbox repair scope, reverse engineering needs, and upgrade opportunities
• Develop preliminary designs and technical concepts to support pricing
• Perform cost estimation for:
• Raw materials
• Machining and manufacturing operations
• Engineering and design effort
• Assembly, testing, and logistics
• Prepare and issue accurate customer quotations in coordination with Sales
• Review customer purchase orders to ensure alignment with quoted scope
• Support Applications Engineering workload balancing and quoting deadlines

Qualification and Experienc e

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or B.S.M.E.T. or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge/experience with metal machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in the mechanical drive/power transmission industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with MS Office applications; design experience with Solid Works a plus.
• Superior time management skills; capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.