What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Estimator position at Direct Start?
Sales - Mechanical Estimator (Inside Sales)
Position Summary:
This is an entry level position for a person with a Mechanical Engineering background but interested in a career path related to Project Management or Inside Sales.
Daily activities will involve:
- Receiving formal quotes from Customers and organizing information into quote files
- Reading and understanding technical specifications and drawings
- Working with Applications and other departments that support Sales in preparing the formal quote and drawings
- Working closely with vendors for special component pricing
- Preparing material and labor estimates through quoting system (this will be part of job training)
- Preparing formal quotes
- Submitting formal quotes to Customers or Outside Sales by various means
- Tracking quotes and performing follow-ups as needed
Basic Requirements:
- Mechanical Engineer or Designer with 3-5 years of experience in any mechanical field
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
- Must be able to balance personal workloads to meet changing quote deadlines
- Must be comfortable speaking with customers, vendors and other PAI team members
Preferred Experience:
- AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D
- Conveyor or other custom equipment manufacturing
- Rudimentary understanding of Industrial Controls
