Cost Estimator-Product

L3Harris•Camden, NJ

20h•$53,319 - $133,320•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Estimator will work and is responsible for accurately compiling the complete cost of materials needed for various projects and tasks in support of production and spares proposals. This role involves preparing cost estimates for varied proposals, including components, parts, or an entire complex instrument such as a complex electronic system. The estimator will work from preliminary or final drawings and from partial or complete engineering information, estimating labor costs, determining the type and cost of tools required, and deciding whether component parts would be manufactured or purchased. They will also review designs with the engineering department to suggest changes that could lower costs or facilitate manufacture. The role requires operating personal computers and LAN terminals using various software, and ensuring estimates are accurate enough to serve as a basis for sales price commitments or the adoption of new apparatus designs. The Material Estimator leverages supplier quotes, historical purchase data, price lists/catalogs, available stock materials, and engineering estimates to determine items for supplier quotations. They conduct thorough analyses of technical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and related documents to ascertain estimating needs and provide accurate, detailed, priced material information with lead-times to the Pricing Department. Effective communication with external individuals and internal customers is crucial for delivering projects under pressure and meeting proposal deadlines and budget constraints. The role actively supports GATE reviews and provides robust support during Customer/DCAA audits, ensuring all estimations and procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and company policies. Maintaining accurate records of estimated and actual material usage is essential for continuous improvement of estimation processes. Additionally, the role involves conducting FAR 15 compliant and detailed analysis of suppliers TINA proposals and accompanying documentation to validate labor, products, and services, and assessing source data to establish the reasonableness of proposed costs and pricing.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Two years post-secondary/Associates Degree and a minimum of 2 years prior related experience. In lieu of secondary education/Associates Degree, a minumum of 6 years prior related experience.
Aerospace/Defense industry experience

Nice To Haves

Ability to create Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables, Excel Vlookups and organization of large amounts of data
Working knowledge of material and pricing techniques
Strong presentation skills and attention to detail
Interpersonal skills and adept at resolving time sensitive problems
Understanding and working knowledge of engineering documentation and product configuration
Must have advanced computer skills (preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and a solid understanding and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Costpoint and SAP preferred)
Ability to work and prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment
Understanding of Business Acquisition Process
Knowledge of FAR 15-2 and Truth and Negotiations Act

Responsibilities

Prepares cost estimates for varied proposals, including components, parts, or an entire complex instrument such as a complex electronic system.
Works from preliminary or final drawings and from partial or complete engineering information.
Estimate labor costs, type of tools required and cost of such tools.
Determine whether component parts would be manufactures or purchased.
Review designs with engineering department and suggest changes to lower costs or facilitate manufacture.
Operate personal computers or LAN terminals using both commercially available and internally generated software.
Estimates must be sufficiently accurate to be used as a basis for sales price commitment or the adoption of, or determination of, new apparatus designs.
Leverages a combination of supplier quotes, historical purchase data, price lists/catalogs, available stock materials, engineering estimates, and any relevant adjustments to determine items to be sent out for supplier quotations.
Conduct thorough analyses of technical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and related documents to accurately ascertain estimating needs, and provides the accurate detailed priced complete material pricing with lead-times to the Pricing Department.
Effectively communicates with external individuals and internal customers to deliver projects under pressure and meet proposal deadlines and budget contraints to external customers.
Actively supports GATE reviews and robust support during Customer/DCAA audits.
Ensures that all estimations and procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and company policies.
Maintain accurate records of estimated and actual material usage for future reference and continuous improvement of estimation processes.
Conduct FAR 15 compliant and detailed analysis of suppliers TINA proposals and accompanying documentation to validate labor, products, and services.
Assess and analyze source data to establish the reasonableness of the proposed costs and pricing.