Description

CKD USA provides an extensive array of automation technology products, including pneumatic and electric actuators, directional control valves, vacuum components, air preparation, and process valves. CKD components are found in a wide range of industries, from automotive and packaging to semiconductor and medical. CKD products are specified in automation and machinery by OEMs and end-users globally. CKD USA’s distribution network, combined with unsurpassed product breadth, provides our customers with world-class solutions delivered anywhere in the United States.

Cost Estimator responsible to analyze customer drawings, specifications, proposals, CAD models and related inputs collaborating with manufacturing & application engineers to validate design for manufacture (DFM) and prepare detailed bill of material (BOM), material costs, equipment set-up times, intercompany costs, tooling requirements with the end goal to roll-up a final product cost estimate to ensure Austin Manufacturing quoted products are profitable. 

Cost Estimator requires cross functional engagement with customers, purchasing, manufacturing, sales, finance, and leadership. In addition, this position will support continuous improvement and documentation of routing processes / quote tables by part attributes and machine capabilities and support best in class supplier competitiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers and sales to ensure all necessary documents for customer RFQ's are received and documented - drawings, specifications, CAD models, Directed-buy costs & suppliers, etc.
• Determines material, machines, routings, labor, and process requirements.
• Create and calculate product total cost estimates for sales and management to use for quoting, capacity planning for manpower availability & equipment utilization, tooling, and capital requirements.
• Interacts with Customers, Sales, Mfg. Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Finance, and others to obtain and provide information necessary to resolve issues and establish an accurate estimate.
• Establishes setup and run rates and related cost data.
• Enter all relevant data into a computerized quote program.
• Presents a formalized cost estimate to Sales which is used to establish selling prices to bid on future profitable work.
• Consolidates large program cost details into a summary for extended labor and equipment capacity prior to quoting.
• Supports customers ad-hoc cost analysis requests for should-costs / cost transparences templates.
• Present a positive and respectful professional image towards customers and co-workers and make decisions based on company policies and processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

CKD USA Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CKD USA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Requirements

Experience and Skills:

• 2-5 years directly related experience, strong negotiation skills, strong interpersonal skills, strong follow-up skills, and experience working in an ERP system (Dynamics is a bonus). 
• Understanding of Cost Accounting a plus.
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. 

Education/Certification:

• A high school diploma is required and a Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field related to Industrial or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred. 

Physical Activity Requirements:

The Physical, Vision, Noise and Environment Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• This job requires lifting typical of a production environment.
• Standing, walking more than 3/4 of the time.
• Walk and use hands to fingers, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms more than 3/4 of the time.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching or crawling 3/4 of the time.
• Talking or hearing is required more than 3/4 of the time.
• Tasting or smelling is not required for this position.

Vision Demands:

The vision demands for this job require close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment Demands:

This job requires an employee to be exposed to a typical production environment throughout the day.

Noise Level:

The noise level moderate to high similar to any production environment.