Job Description:

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to join our team and provide accurate estimates for projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing project plans, blueprints, and other documents to create detailed estimates of labor, materials, and other costs. The Estimator will also be expected to work with clients to ensure that their needs are met and that the estimates are accurate and competitive.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop cost estimates for projects.
• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Identify and quantify project risks.
• Evaluate subcontractor bids and make recommendations for award of contracts.
• Develop bid packages for subcontractors.
• Develop cost models to track project costs.
• Analyze change orders and prepare cost impact statements.
• Provide guidelines and assistance to others in the quote request process based on customer provided data (models, drawings, PowerPoints), develop an understanding of the manufacturing methods and material required to produce the product.
• Develop planning methods and time estimates on complex machined components for various optical component systems.
• Interpret quoting specifications supplied, including filling in missing information with an educated guess or reviewing/returning the quote to its originator with questions
• Work with sales, production, and quality departments to obtain information to provide accurate quotes and lead times.
• Determine a production process for the project, including print layouts
• Calculate the required materials, including packaging sizes if not specified
• Obtain and analyze bids on projects from material vendors and subcontractors for services that the company does not do (or not efficiently) in-house
• Assemble the costs and information needed to supply an Estimate of Costs to sales who in turn, add the margin which determines the selling price. Refine assumptions on estimates as required.
• Provide accurate, timely estimates to requesting departmental areas (contractual or preliminary, depending on request)
• When necessary, write a note of explanation of estimate specifics (especially when the estimate and estimate request are outside normally assumed parameters)
• Knowledge of MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Processing software required. SAP Order processing systems; SAP MRP Transactions preferred.
• Facilitates meetings, such as Tech Review, etc.

Experience and Skills:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years relevant work experience, 5-7 years relevant work experience in lieu of degree
• Computer skills (MS products)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience as a CNC Engineer, Estimator and or Machinist highly desirable

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (computer usage).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May work extended hours or weekends.
• May have some exposure to the manufacturing environment with potential exposure to uncontrolled climate conditions and potential exposure to noise, dust and hazardous chemicals/waste.
• Employee may minimally generate, handle, manage, or work around hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 15%-20% regional and national travel to vender, supplier and other Kratos sites

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Job Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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