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Cost Estimator

US Farathane
  • Auburn Hills, Michigan
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    US Farathane is hiring for a Cost Estimator, this role will support our Corporate Tech Center located on-site in Auburn Hills Michigan
     
    Summary:
     
    The Cost Estimator is responsible for processing new business quotations, engineering change quotations, cost returns directed by the Cost Development Manager.
     
     
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
     
    • Prepare cost estimates and price quotations on new work and engineering changes by reviewing data, drawings, or documents to determine required process, tooling, materials, labor and capital.
    • Prepare internal and external requests for supporting costs.
    • Utilize cost estimating models to complete and present pricing and investment for approval to Senior Management.
    • Process and present and the approved pricing in the customer’s format.
    • Create and maintain record of quotations in electronic database and files.
     
    Qualifications:
     
    • Ability to read technical drawings and evaluate data using PC based viewing software to determine most efficient process and tool construction while considering production volumes and part specification requirements.
    • Understanding of plastic injection molding process and assemblies, mold construction and related costs.
    • Familiar with automotive OEM Forms and cost standards
    • Proficient with Windows Software (Outlook, Excel, etc.).
    • Excellent communication and organization skills, along with strong math background
    • Flexibility – ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
    • Team player within a progressive work environment
    • Completion/Pursuit of a secondary degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field
    • Cost calculation, manufacturing, or related experience
    • Working knowledge of CAD viewing software
     
    Physical Requirements:
     
    The physical 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.  Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-10 pounds.
     
    Working Conditions:
     
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:
     
    • This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
    • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
    • Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.
    Compensation & Benefits
    US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
    • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
    • 401k with company match
    • Paid holidays and PTO
    • Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!
     
    About US Farathane
    US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions.
    We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support.
     
    Additional Information
    • Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
    • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
    • Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.
    • US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.
     
    Apply today and be part of driving our continued success at US Farathane.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAuburn Hills, Michigan
    Websitehttps://www.usfarathane.com/

    Skills

    • Automotive Industryunmatched
    • Black Box Testingunmatched
    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Composite Materialsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cost Estimatesunmatched
    • Cost Modelingunmatched
    • Extrusionunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Costunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Molding Processesunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • PC Softwareunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Plastic Injection Moldingunmatched
    • Plastics Manufacturingunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Production Volumeunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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