Cost Estimator - Manufacturing

Cost Estimator - Manufacturing

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is now hiring a full-time Cost Estimator/Quoter, for our Carbide Manufacturing team to  work with operations and sales to provide accurate estimates or job quotes and superior support services to internal and external carbide customers. 

Responsibilities:

• Use experience & knowledge of manufacturing processes to provide job quotes in response to customer requests for carbide components, etc.
• Maintain a system of record keeping for all quotes to use as a reference tool for future quotes
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, sales, engineering and quality teams to provide excellent customer service and maintain company profitability
• Provide summary reports and other regular and special reports as needed
• Continually evaluate and review effectiveness of pricing structures, quotation procedures and recommended improvements

Education/Experience:

• Candidate must possess high school diploma or equivalent
• Prior machining, engineering, or quoting experience
• Associate degree in mechanical drafting, preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Solid technical, mechanical and mathematical skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other product specifications and design data
• Effective computer literacy and ability to quickly learn and use required software
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and deadlines
• Familiarity with carbide manufacturing processes, preferred
• Able to work independently and with teams
• Ability to take intelligent, decisive risks and professional justify them as necessary
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, able to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Strong ability to professionally communicate using both verbal and written skills

Compensation & benefits:

We offer an array of excellent benefits that reflect our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners including: 

• COMPETITIVE STARTING WAGE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEAR 
   
• HEALTH BENEFITS
  • Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Hearing Aid Coverage
  • On-Site Fitness Equipment (Saxonburg Campus)

• RETIREMENT
  • ESOP: 5% Company paid contribution to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401K:  3% Company paid contribution
  • 401K: 50% Company paid match up to the first 6% you contribute
     
• MONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM
   
• WORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work
  • 15 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year
  • 9 Paid Holidays

• OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE
  • Group Term Life
  • Short Term Disability (after 90 days)
  • Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
  • Voluntary Benefit package
     
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Temperature controlled buildings
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Safety Equipment (PPE) Reimbursement
  • Years of Service Awards

About Us:

Penn United, a leading advanced contract manufacturer since 1971, provides the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for our customers’ complex needs. Our broad range of manufacturing services support a variety of industries including defense and aerospace, medical, connectivity, energy, fluid handling, and precision components for consumer goods. Through our diverse range of capabilities which includes Engineering, Precision Machining/Grinding, Stamping, Carbide Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Plastic Injection Molding and more, our work plays a vital role in products used around the world every day.  Penn United Technologies currently employs over 650 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, located about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh in Butler County.  

Equal Opportunity Employer /Veterans/Disability