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Cost Estimator

Dana Solutions LLC
Paris, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026 CLOSED ON 8/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at Dana Solutions LLC?

Paris, TN, US, 38242

Requisition: 64643

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Setup and Maintenance of all part numbers in MRP system including but not limited to BOM’s, Routings, Costs, Standards, Labor and Overhead.
  • Responsible for quoting of all new parts and Engineering changes within deadlines.
  • Maintenance and updating of all ECN’s/PLM requests.
  • Audit for proper cycle times, machine and labor.
  • Lead team feasibility studies for new parts/this includes material quotes, working with engineering to get tooling quotes, all while using the current overhead standards in the system.
  • Setup for all Sample and PPAP parts in MRP. Entering of Manufacturing build requirements and product process flow functionality of MRP system and interaction of various processes.
  • Prepare estimates of new or proposed product costs.
  • Month end quoting reports.
  • Perform any additional duties assigned by the manager to support departmental or organizational needs.

Education And Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • 4 years of Manufacturing/Engineering experience preferred
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
  • Ability to work under and meet deadline constraints
  • Ability to work flexible schedule as work load dictates
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Must understand the manufacturing systems and the parameters needed to accurately track and measure performance for a given part
  • Good communication skills to communicate with customers, suppliers, and Dana personnel
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer specifications, technical procedures, and regulations
  • Familiar with or able to learn PLM
  • Ability to learn customer databases
  • Ability to do mathematical conversions using multiple units of measure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel/SAP/PLM/Autocad

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging the diverse perspectives of our global team. We believe in facing challenges head-on by finding opportunity and uncovering possibility, where roadblocks and barriers become targets instead of obstacles. We are One Dana with limitless opportunity.

Our Values

  • Value Others
  • Inspire Innovation
  • Grow Responsibly
  • Win Together

Nearest Major Market: Clarksville

Nearest Secondary Market: Nashville

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • Setup and Maintenance of all part numbers in MRP system including but not limited to BOM’s, Routings, Costs, Standards, Labor and Overhead.
  • Responsible for quoting of all new parts and Engineering changes within deadlines.
  • Maintenance and updating of all ECN’s/PLM requests.
  • Audit for proper cycle times, machine and labor.
  • Lead team feasibility studies for new parts/this includes material quotes, working with engineering to get tooling quotes, all while using the current overhead standards in the system.
  • Setup for all Sample and PPAP parts in MRP. Entering of Manufacturing build requirements and product process flow functionality of MRP system and interaction of various processes.
  • Prepare estimates of new or proposed product costs.
  • Month end quoting reports.
  • Perform any additional duties assigned by the manager to support departmental or organizational needs.

Education And Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
  • 4 years of Manufacturing/Engineering experience preferred
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
  • Ability to work under and meet deadline constraints
  • Ability to work flexible schedule as work load dictates
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Must understand the manufacturing systems and the parameters needed to accurately track and measure performance for a given part
  • Good communication skills to communicate with customers, suppliers, and Dana personnel
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer specifications, technical procedures, and regulations
  • Familiar with or able to learn PLM
  • Ability to learn customer databases
  • Ability to do mathematical conversions using multiple units of measure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel/SAP/PLM/Autocad

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per Dana policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters were engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Dana will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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