Estimator

Aliaxis•Chesterfield, MO

39d•Onsite

About The Position

IPEX is one of North America's leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems, aiming to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. This role is based in our Chesterfield Plant. The Estimator will serve as the main liaison between sales and the plant, handling production orders, product costing, and product design or quality concerns. The primary responsibility is to ensure accurate and timely information exchange between these parties.

Requirements

2-5 years relevant experience
A degree or diploma required
Strong skills in AutoCAD or AUTODESK INVENTOR or SOLIDWORKS are a must
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel

Nice To Haves

Experience in the PVC pipe and fittings manufacturing business is a considerable asset

Responsibilities

Use AutoCAD or AUTODESK INVENTOR to design and update both mechanical and electrical drawings via measurements of physical parts and machines
Relay information to and from Customer Service Representatives and Regional Sales Managers
Maintain and organize standard products costs and drawings
Update, maintain and develop spreadsheets
Provide project management support for large nonstandard products
Liaise between plant/customer to meet promised production dates
Procure materials for processing
Schedule departments in the plant
Follow up on quoted projects for competitive feedback and revise quotes as required
Work closely with a team of professionals to develop and improve production methods
Quote industrial and municipal products, quote specifiable products as required
Maintain quotes and drawings for OEM customers
Manage documents for all quotes generated
Provide technical support and relay information to customers
Provide technical support to Sales Personnel regarding specifications for PVC piping projects
Occasional quotation entry to assist Inventory management