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Costing Engineer

Thunderbird
      30+ days ago

      Job Description

      Cost Estimator Position Overview
      The Cost Estimator leads in the planning and development of budgetary estimates and quotations for equipment and tooling investment (hard cost) in support of both New Model and Business Plan engineering projects. The role involves utilizing analytical and technical skills to provide accurate cost projections, ensuring that projects are financially viable and competitive. Cost Estimators collaborate with various departments, contractors, and suppliers to gather relevant information and create detailed cost estimates.
       
      Cost Estimator Essential Functions
      • Valuates feasibility of customer requests for quotation.
      • Prepares quotations for piece parts, assemblies, and tooling.
      • Interfaces with customers and subcontractors on matters related to tooling and piece part quotes.
      • Controls Customer and Plastics drawings and related documents.
      • Selects and evaluates subcontractors.
      • Schedules and purchases material required for prototype runs.
      • Participates on multi-disciplinary teams for product quality planning.
      • Performs other duties that may be assigned.
      Cost Estimator Required Experience
      • Knowledge of costing methods, volume calculations, print reading, 3-D visualization.
      • Ability to write reports and correspondence.
      • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, subcontractors, and employees.
      • Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry to practical cost estimating situations.
      • Ability to use computer software such as word processing and spreadsheets.
      Cost Estimator Physical Demands and Work Environment
      • This position requires you to be onsite daily.
      • This position is primarily in an office environment.
      • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer.
      • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. +
      • Ability to establish trust, credibility, and rapport at all levels of the organization; seen as humble, direct, and authentic while possessing professional presence.
      Company Overview 
      At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.
       
      Benefits
      • 401(k) with matching program.
      • Medical Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Short Term Disability
      • Long Term Disability
      • Life Insurance
      • Paid Time Off
      • 9 Paid Holidays
      Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions. #tbmanufacturing

      Numbers & Facts

      Location
      Websitehttps://www.thunderbirdllc.com/careers/

      Skills

      • 3D Printingunmatched
      • Algebraunmatched
      • Analysis Skillsunmatched
      • Budget Managementunmatched
      • Business Modelunmatched
      • Business Planunmatched
      • Computer Softwareunmatched
      • Cost Engineeringunmatched
      • Cost Estimatesunmatched
      • Cross-Functionalunmatched
      • Customer Relationsunmatched
      • Geometryunmatched
      • Health Insuranceunmatched
      • Leadershipunmatched
      • Life Insuranceunmatched
      • Machine Toolunmatched
      • Manufacturingunmatched
      • Mathematicsunmatched
      • Microsoft Officeunmatched
      • Mozilla Thunderbirdunmatched
      • Physical Demandsunmatched
      • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
      • Project Planningunmatched
      • Prototypingunmatched
      • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
      • Reporting Skillsunmatched
      • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
      • Spreadsheetsunmatched
      • Team Playerunmatched
      • Trigonometryunmatched
      • Vision Planunmatched
      • Word Processingunmatched
      • Writing Skillsunmatched

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