Product Cost Estimation

TTM Technologies•Stafford Springs, CT

20h

About The Position

The Product Cost Estimation role develops quotes that include material and labor costs. It requires strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, the ability to read blueprints, and technical aptitude to understand assembly processes and develop labor times. The position develops internal bills of material from customer-provided documentation, obtains and evaluates supplier pricing, develops labor processes and standards, and calculates non-recurring engineering charges for new part numbers. The role also processes quotes accurately and efficiently and works with internal and external customers to support customer satisfaction. The employee must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and applicable laws, including ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements. Responsibilities include identifying ITAR products and restricted technical data, recognizing foreign-person visitors, following visitor authorization procedures, understanding export requirements for US-bound shipments, and managing vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years of related experience in PCB manufacturing, quoting, and/or purchasing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of inside sales systems and procedures.
Decision-making skills related to pricing strategies and labor processes.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic (print-reading), and schedule-form instructions.
Technical aptitude to understand assembly processes and develop labor times.
Ability to solve practical problems and respond to situations with limited standardization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop internal bills of material from customer-provided documentation.
Secure material pricing from suppliers.
Select the best supplier option for quotes.
Develop labor processes for new assembly part numbers.
Research and develop revised labor standards for tooled part numbers.
Develop non-recurring engineering charges for new part numbers.
Process quotes quickly and accurately.
Manage internal and external customer interactions to maintain customer satisfaction.
Comply with export-control policies and applicable laws, including requirements for ITAR products, visitors, shipments, and vendor approvals.