Material Estimator

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Material Estimator Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States Category: Accounting/Finance Job Type: Full-Time Country: United States State: MI City: Sterling Heights Remote Work Options: On-Site Security Clearance Required: None Career Level: Mid-Career Requisition ID: 17529319

Description Our Finance Team is looking for an experienced Material Estimator to join our team. In this role the Material Estimator will coordinate with key stakeholders to create costed bills of material cost database Material Requirement Planning (MRP) System for inclusion in deliverable GDLS proposals.

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace, and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable, and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

About the Role Our Finance Team in Sterling Heights, MI is looking for an experienced Material Estimator to join our team. In this role the Material Estimator will coordinate with key stakeholders to create costed bills of material from GDLS historical material cost database Material Requirement Planning (MRP) System for inclusion in deliverable GDLS proposals. In compliance with Federal and Defense Acquisition Regulations (FARs/DARs) and GDLS business unit and corporate guidelines.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Data retrieval from Oracle ERP, Cognos or ProPricer (Estimating Software) and analyzing data via Excel.
• Attend cross functional meetings with Program Office, Contracts and Engineering and understand scope of work for proposals.
• Data loading to an indentured estimating system.
• Electronic extraction of end product bills of material from Oracle MRP system and costing of bills of material.
• Preparation and presentation of supporting material cost estimate methodology.

Qualifications Sought

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Material Management. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
• 5 to 8 years in a related role.
• Ability to use Oracle system & associated ERP systems.
• Strong communication (oral & written) and organization skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics.
• Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved.
• Proficient with Microsoft Software applications (Excel advanced), including ability to work with large datasets and manipulate them with excel.
• Structured BOM experience or understanding of indentured BOMs.

Additional Information

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com.

General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform.

General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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