Industrial Estimator

Sealing Devices•Lancaster, NY

4d•$25 - $30

About The Position

ABOUT THIS ROLE The Industrial Estimator serves as a critical link between our Customers, Sales Teams, and Production by translating customer requirements into accurate cost estimates, item setups, and labeling solutions. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining item master data, estimating product costs, and developing compliant labels and label templates for use across the organization. The position plays a key role in ensuring new and existing products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer and regulatory requirements. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Estimating & Costing Responsibilities Develop accurate cost estimates for customer-specific and standard products, including material, labor, overhead, and labeling requirements. Analyze drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to determine the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing approach. Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to support quoting activities and respond to technical cost-related inquiries. Item Creation & ERP Management Create, maintain, and update item masters, bills of materials (BOMs), routers, and catalogs within the Oracle ERP system. Establish new items and configurations based on customer requirements, engineering data, and manufacturing capabilities. Ensure accuracy and consistency of item data to support production planning, purchasing, and quality requirements. Labeling & Compliance Utilize labeling software to create, modify, and maintain product labels. Develop and manage standardized and customer-specific label templates for production and distribution use. Ensure labels meet customer specifications, regulatory standards, and internal quality system requirements. Coordinate labeling requirements with Quality, Production, and Shipping to ensure proper implementation. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales teams to ensure products and labels are manufacturable and compliant. Provide technical support related to product design, item setup, and labeling issues that could impact cost, quality, or delivery. Act as a liaison when changes to customer requirements affect item setup, labeling, or cost structure. Continuous Improvement & Compliance Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, item setup efficiency, and labeling standardization. Follow departmental procedures and work instructions; recommend updates or improvements as necessary. Report data discrepancies, process gaps, or risks to the applicable supervisor. Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with Sealing Devices’ Quality System, safety policies, and regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the Estimating function.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
2–5 years of experience in estimating, manufacturing support, or a related industrial role preferred.
Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), including item master, BOM, and routing maintenance.
Experience with industrial labeling software, including label design and template management.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and cost drivers.
Ability to interpret customer drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop accurate cost estimates for customer-specific and standard products, including material, labor, overhead, and labeling requirements.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to determine the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing approach.
Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service to support quoting activities and respond to technical cost-related inquiries.
Create, maintain, and update item masters, bills of materials (BOMs), routers, and catalogs within the Oracle ERP system.
Establish new items and configurations based on customer requirements, engineering data, and manufacturing capabilities.
Ensure accuracy and consistency of item data to support production planning, purchasing, and quality requirements.
Utilize labeling software to create, modify, and maintain product labels.
Develop and manage standardized and customer-specific label templates for production and distribution use.
Ensure labels meet customer specifications, regulatory standards, and internal quality system requirements.
Coordinate labeling requirements with Quality, Production, and Shipping to ensure proper implementation.
Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Sales teams to ensure products and labels are manufacturable and compliant.
Provide technical support related to product design, item setup, and labeling issues that could impact cost, quality, or delivery.
Act as a liaison when changes to customer requirements affect item setup, labeling, or cost structure.
Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, item setup efficiency, and labeling standardization.
Follow departmental procedures and work instructions; recommend updates or improvements as necessary.
Report data discrepancies, process gaps, or risks to the applicable supervisor.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with Sealing Devices’ Quality System, safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the Estimating function.