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Responsible for tactical and strategic pricing development in a fast-paced high mix / high volume aerospace manufacturing company.
You will utilize existing pricing models, historical pricing data and cost estimating tools.
You will perform pricing analysis and present recommendations to sales team.
The Estimator will review and process Requests for Quote professionally and accurately, analyze customer requirements, and ensure our ability to meet customer requirements and comply established processes and industry standards
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Support Account Managers as primary internal customer Develop strategic pricing for major proposal bids using internally developed costs and market dataAnalyze data as required to resolve moderately complex cost and pricing questionsReview component specifications, including technical drawings, bills of material and manufacturing routings to calculate current costsEnsure pricing calculations are aligned with current market conditions to achieve margin targets Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal support functions including Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing.Coordinate with Engineering to review customer drawings and ensure component characteristics and technical requirements conform to our product designsReview cost data with Purchasing and Engineering groups to ensure data is correct and appropriate for use in our pricing calculations, as requiredReview and process customer Requests for Quote Update and present daily quote metrics to sales team managementPresent quote lines for SOX financial approval, as requiredFollow all departmental procedures, company policies, regulatory requirements and customer specifications with a high degree of fidelity and accuracy Perform peer-to-peer quality review of pricing development and Quote creation.
Document all quality escapes and corrective actionsMaintain required performance metrics (win-rate, etc…) to ensure compliance with business objectives and AS9100 standardsRecommend improvement actions by analyzing and interpreting data along with input from team members and internal process partnersWork with limited supervisionOther duties as assignedExperience & Education
Required Experience:
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business, engineering, mathematics or related fieldAt least 3 years of experience pricing and/or quoting in a manufacturing environment in lieu of education requirementMust have knowledge, experience and competence in the concepts and standard practices of pricing, quoting and related costing and in a high mix / high volume manufacturing environmentPreferred Experience:
Experience in the Aerospace industry is strongly preferredExperience reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings, specifications and other technical documents is strongly preferredRequired Skills:
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail to analyze and solve a variety of moderately complex pricing and cost problemsCritical thinking skills with the ability to identify market intelligence and or patterns in RFQ dataStrong bias for action with a curious and investigative nature to understand our markets and pricing at a strategic levelAdvanced Excel skillsIntermediate skills with MS Word, PowerPoint and OutlookMust have extensive experience developing pricing and preparing quotes in an ERP systemMust have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenMust possess exceptional time management skills, be highly organized and have the proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple pricing projects and deliver assignments and daily deliverables on timeMust be able to work extended hours when required to meet business objectivesExperience with report writing and presentation preparation is a plusJD Edwards and / or Syteline ERP system experience is a plus and strongly preferredOther:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Job attendance, commitment to safety and quality, collaborative working and respect in the workplace are some of the job duties which may be impacted by a criminal history.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
Job attendance, commitment to safety and quality, collaborative working and respect in the workplace are some of the job duties which may be impacted by a criminal history.
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $90000 to $130000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors.
For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter.
Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year.
Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays.
Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)).
To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency.
The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.