Estimating Manager

Manager of Estimating — Precision Manufacturing

About the Role

MDC Precision is a world leader in delivering high-quality products to the research, semiconductor, aerospace, life sciences, and food processing sectors. This role provides technical support for gas delivery components for both standard and custom applications, with responsibility for cost-estimating and development of quotations and technical proposals.

Our customers rely on us to provide the precision components required for operation at the atomic scale. We enable innovation by bringing our expertise in vacuum science, ultrapure and ultra-hygienic materials fabrication, ceramic-to-metal sealing, and our design and manufacturing partnerships—all to enable science to change the world for the better.

Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage Estimation Team Globally
• Review blueprints, plans, and other customer documents to develop and prepare quotations or projected increases in production from customers' use of proposed equipment or services
• Draw up or propose changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services which would result in cost reduction or improvement in operations
• Provide technical services to clients relating to use, operation, and maintenance of components
• Interface effectively with engineering, planning, and manufacturing departments on various issues concerning product specifications
• Work with current suppliers and develop new outsource partners as needed to reduce costs of purchased goods
• Develop cost analysis once product ships to determine if projected goals have been met
• Utilize company software and other means to develop costs, product structure, and routings to ensure manufacturability
• Interface directly with customers providing pre- and post-sales support
• Help develop quoting process standards and coordinate validation of outcome once jobs are closed
• Manage projects, providing directions to engineering, planning, and manufacturing departments on issues concerning product specifications
• Develop technical documentation as needed in support of catalog, web, and technical manual publications
• Attend trade shows as required
• Propose manufacturing process, material size, and/or outside process to reduce cost and improve lead time
• Work directly with engineering, planning, production, sales, and finance
• Perform cost analysis and reconciliation of estimated cost to actual cost
• Understand statement of work provided by the customer and ensure quote abides by these specifications
• Write statement of work documents and understand deviations and exceptions

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of semiconductor and vacuum industry standards, practices, applications, and requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of basic fabrication practices (machining and welding)
• Microsoft Office skills are mandatory. Must be proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related discipline, or a combination of education and related work experience
• 5–7 years of experience handling the responsibilities outlined above
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX is preferred and beneficial in candidate selection

Job Type

Full-time