Reporting to the Engineering Estimating Manager, the Estimator role is primarily responsible for providing cost and feasibility analysis to customer inquiries for product produced using a range of materials and processes from the Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Aerospace Manufacturing Sites while liaising with the relevant stakeholders (Trelleborg Customer Solution Centers, Design & Application Engineers, and Manufacturing sites within the Aerospace Business Unit). The Estimator will have responsibility for cost process control, record keeping, and validation of costs as required.
Annual salary will be determined based on level of experience and qualifications.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Product Cost Management
Oversee the estimating process for Make to Print inquiries from receipt of customer request to receipt of order.
Estimate costs for products and engineering projects based on an analysis of technical requirements, for both Build to Print, and Build to Spec projects.
Assist Engineering Estimating Manager in establishing quote priorities based on evaluation and analysis of overall opportunity.
Collect and analyze all project costs including raw materials, labor, equipment and tooling to ensure estimates are accurate.
Role will interact with costing for Build to Print as well as Build to Spec projects.
Interfaces with engineering, manufacturing, sales teams, suppliers, and end customers as needed to generate optimum costing proposals.
Manage centralized quote logs and respective process for all TSS Aerospace Manufacturing sites.
Updates costs and potential lead time impact as necessary based on new information and scope changes.
Support supplier meetings and negotiations to challenge quotation prices and aim for cost reduction to meet target costs.
Conduct periodic cost review exercises post industrialization to validate assumptions and update Global Product Management team on potential changes to assumptions.
Technical Reviews
Provides information to cross functional teams for feasibility studies and manufacturing NPI acceptance.
Participate in design reviews and other project related meetings.
Provide support for Qualification Test Plans, Qualification Test Reports, & FMEA's.
Develop skills to apply multiple products/processes to a customer problem in order to present the MC's with a complete sealing solution where possible.
System, Reporting, & Training
Maintain and assign all local site specific "Worldwide Part Numbers" in accordance with TSS standards.
Participate in monthly review of active inquiries & projects.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED required. 2-year or 4-year degree preferred.
Minimum 3+ years exposure to manufacturing processes.
Knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes and components with the ability to evaluate and analyze associated costs.
Demonstrated commercial and financial awareness.
Experience dealing with stakeholders (internal & external) at all business levels.
Experience within the Aerospace industry preferred.
Experience with polymer manufacturing preferred.
Competencies
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with personnel, vendors, and customers on a professional and technical level.
Ability to problem solve practical problems and deal with a wide range of variables.
Strong technical mindset and desire to learn. Able to read and interpret technical data and translate to others.
Knowledge of estimating techniques.
Results orientated and organized with the ability to deliver against deadlines.
Good IT systems knowledge and skills, including advanced Excel skills.
Collaborative approach to working with others.
Self-motivated with analytical reasoning, and well-balanced decision-making qualities.
As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:
Generous benefits package: Includes health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401k with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more!
Greater opportunity for impact: Be part of a team doing meaningful work and having fun doing it.
Growth and advancement: Join a global company that loves to promote from within and seeks opportunities for advancement.
As an EEO Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.