Estimator

Estimator

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States — thyssenkrupp Polysius North America Inc

Your Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Estimator is responsible for working with Project Managers and Project Engineers to generate proposals to support the sales of Parts and Services. The position requires the Estimator to have a good understanding of the Procurement and Logistics functions and the ability to read and understand technical drawings. This position is based in Milwaukee, WI and requires no travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage with Project Managers and Project Engineers to support the sales of Parts and Services
• Prepare cost estimates and written proposals for Parts and Services
• Follow up with customers after proposals are delivered
• Communicate with suppliers to request pricing and lead times for subcontracted parts and services including obtaining shipping costs
• Maintain and update standard pricing documents for use by Sales
• Engage with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality to determine price and lead time of products to be quoted
• Tracks and triggers project invoices after shipment to customers, assists with expediting of parts and proposals when required
• Ensure that Company safety policies, including all procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to at all times

Your Profile

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education and Experience:

An Associates and/or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Engineering, Business and/or Operations.

Experience estimating costs/pricing for heavy/large equipment manufacturer

Ability to read/ interpret mechanical equipment drawings and ability to understand and communicate technical concepts is critical to the success of this position

Good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products

A valid driver's license

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in the paper, cement, mining, or mineral industries preferred
• Technical background regarding rotary kiln and grinding mill parts and equipment
• Ability to negotiate
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Able to show initiative and decisiveness
• Work well within a team environment
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM experience is a plus
• SAP experience is a plus

Your Benefits

thyssenkrupp Polysius North America, Inc. recognizes and appreciates the exceptional quality of its employees. We are proud to offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. Employees of tk Polysius receive a variety of financial and personal job benefits. The suite of benefits offered is meant as a supplement to your financial package and adds to your total compensation. Below is a brief summary of benefits which are available to all fulltime employees:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• STD/LTD - Company Paid
• FSA & HSA
• Voluntary Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Plan
• Roth IRA
• Supplemental Life & ADD
• Paid Time Off (25 days per year)
• Paid Holidays