Estimator

Trident Maritime Systems-Heavy Equipment Group
United States, Michigan, Kingsford
Oct 23, 2025
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Prepare cost estimates in support of customer's request for quotes and bid proposals. MAJOR DUTIES: Interface with Sr. Estimators, Program Managers, Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering as required to determine the scope of material and labor needed in support of an estimate. Consult with Engineering and Manufacturing to determine process capability, manufacturing methods, and make vs. buy decisions. Interface with manufacturing personnel to estimate the cost of the manufacturing processing including work centers to be utilized, required tools and their costs, set up time, and man-hour estimates including application of efficiencies and learning curve theory. Quantify estimated material, direct labor, and application of indirect rates to formulate an overall estimated cost. Participate in Bid/No Bid decisions after review of bid requests to determine whether job is suitable for current capabilities. Research potential sources of supplies. Prepare Requests for Quotes to obtain material and component pricing. Develop and maintain an estimating file system for all estimates. Attend cost and price reviews and present cost estimates and risk assessment to management team for utilization in the development of pricing strategies. Consult with accounting department to assure that current labor and overhead rates are used Other duties as assigned EDUCATION PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: Associate's degree in related field, Bachelor's degree Strongly Preferred EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES: 3-8+ Years of experience in Manufacturing, Cost Estimating, Purchasing or related field Must have a strong Communications, Analytical and Computer Skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Job often requires long hours of sitting/computer usage