Lead Cost Estimator

Location: Euclid, OH

Type: Full Time

Min. Experience: Experienced

Elmet Technologies is a leading producer of the high-performance metals including tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum and niobium.

We are currently sourcing candidates for the position of Lead Cost Estimator at our Euclid, OH facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for calculating in-house costs with a focus toward machined and/or fabricated parts as well as calculating costs for products made with Elmet’s sheet production capability. These products are produced from the Tungsten & Molybdenum materials manufactured by Elmet Technologies. In addition, this position has the lead role for organizing and developing product costs required by the sales, planning, and production organizations in Euclid to maintain existing business and support overall growth for these product lines.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze project specifications, blueprints, and other documents to understand the scope and product requirements of each project.
Obtain material pricing and organize the labor & overhead costs necessary to create a new product price used by the sales department to quote business.
Use detailed spreadsheets and company approved formulas to calculate the projected cost of proposed projects.
Determine the tooling & fixturing needed to produce the parts per customer drawings.
Collaborate with customers, engineering, field sales and new product development to thoroughly understand the customer requirements for requested quotations.
Work with Purchasing to evaluate suppliers and obtain quotes for third party services and materials.
Partner with Engineering and Production to validate cost estimates for both new items and to confirm original estimates for repeat orders.
Maintain costs in Elmet’s ERP system by entering new part numbers and associated bills of material and routings.
Stay updated on market trends and raw material pricing fluctuations to ensure competitiveness and profitability.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

4-year technical degree or equivalent costing experience.
Costing experience required, preferably in manufacturing or a machine shop environment.
Knowledge of CAD programs and estimating software a plus.
Critical thinking and solid decision-making skills are required.
Must be organized, able to juggle multiple tasks and provide estimates in a timely manner.
Detail orientation is critical!
The ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications and technical drawings is a must.
Mid-level math skills including basic Algebra.
Comfort with spreadsheets and intermediate Excel required.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is a plus.
Ability to create and deliver presentations to groups including those at higher levels.
Business needs and trade compliance requirements mandate that this position be held by a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical office demands.
Routinely communicates face-to-face, via telephone and by computer.
Must be able to stand for a half hour and walk up to a quarter of a mile.

Elmet Technologies offers a highly competitive compensation package along with excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match and retirement contribution.

Elmet Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting diversity in all our business practices.

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