Job Description

Job purpose

The Estimator is an integral part of the American Products Sales Team. The Estimator works with the Inside and Outside Sales Team, Engineering, Purchasing and Customer Service to provide accurate estimates for our customers.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works with the Sales Team to support proposal submitted, determining scope of proposal, and preparing the estimate.

Reviews and understands all aspects of the Request for Proposal (RFP), if need will talk to sales and/or the customer before beginning estimate.

Obtains all necessary information, specifications, and drawings for the product to be estimated.

Checks the Bill of Material (BOM) for completeness and accuracy of part numbers, quantity, and material used, including type of finish;

Reviews prints submitted by the customer to provide a clear and detailed quote;

Communicates with the customer in a professional manner, in order to complete the needed information package;

Coordinates with other departments within the company to assemble proposal inputs;

Ensures that the proposal deadlines are met;

Prepares the estimate.

Maintains files/records for all related source documents pertaining to product cost;

Performs other duties as assigned



Qualifications

Education

Bachelors or Associates degree in Business or equivalate work experience preferred



Specialized Knowledge and Experience

Previous estimating experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

3D Modeling, Solid Works, and AutoCad background/experience is preferred.

Ability to read and interpret technical documentation correctly (i.e., drawings, BOMs, specifications, etc.)



PC Skills

Microsoft Word - intermediate level Microsoft Excel - intermediate level Microsoft PowerPoint - beginner level Microsoft Outlook - intermediate level, preferred

Other Skills

Requires the interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate with wide variety of internal personnel. Must be able to interact professionally, appropriately, and courteously with customers, co-workers and other outside parties. Mechanical/ Electrical aptitude. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; Must be detail oriented, with the ability to successfully follow-through.

Travel

No travel is required for this position.



Physical requirements

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and must be able to talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. Must observe safety procedures and use equipment and materials properly; must wear safety glasses and steel toe boots.



Direct reports

This position has no direct reports



Additional Information

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different duties/tasks be performed. I have read, understand and can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.