Cost Estimating Manager
About The Position
Elmet Technologies is seeking a Cost Estimating Manager to lead their multi-site technical estimating team from their Lewiston, Maine facility. This role is responsible for the people, processes, and tools that produce accurate and timely cost estimates supporting customer RFQs and new business opportunities. The manager will also remain hands-on, analyzing drawings and specifications and developing estimates for machined and fabricated components, standard product forms, and other products manufactured from tungsten and molybdenum. This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on Elmet's growth by understanding how things are made, translating technical requirements into realistic manufacturing costs, and leading a team while still digging into the details.
Requirements
- 2-year or 4-year technical degree, or equivalent cost estimating experience
- 10+ years of experience in a technical manufacturing or machine-shop environment
- Ability to read and interpret part specifications, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and time-sensitive requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to create and deliver presentations, including presentations to senior-level audiences
- Applicants must be eligible to access controlled information under applicable U.S. export control laws.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of estimating experience, preferably within manufacturing or a machine-shop environment
- Knowledge of CAD programs
- Experience with estimating software
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems such as Global Shop
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multi-site technical cost estimating team
- Manage the processes, software, and tools used to produce accurate and timely cost estimates
- Prioritize estimating activity to support customer RFQs and Sales requirements
- Resolve technical, process, and resource issues that arise during the estimating process
- Coach and develop members of the estimating team
- Remain actively involved in preparing estimates for new and existing products
- Analyze customer specifications, blueprints, drawings, and other technical documentation to understand complete manufacturing requirements
- Use ERP data to evaluate material pricing and established part routings
- Estimate labor, processing, material, tooling, fixture, and other manufacturing costs
- Use established estimating models and spreadsheets to calculate proposed product costs
- Collaborate directly with customers, Engineering, Sales, and R&D to clarify requirements and develop accurate quotations
- Partner with Purchasing to evaluate suppliers and obtain quotations for outside services and materials
- Work with Engineering and Production to validate estimates for new products
- Review existing bills of material and routings and identify changes when actual manufacturing requirements differ from established assumptions
- Create new part numbers, bills of material, and routings within Elmet’s ERP system
- Help strengthen estimating consistency, accuracy, responsiveness, and overall process effectiveness
Benefits
- Benefits starting Day One, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Professional development and internal growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
