Estimating Specialist at Mexico The Gund Company

City of Amsterdam, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

104400.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating, Cost Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Excel, ERP Software, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Quoting, Engineering Drawings, Data Analysis, Machining, Project Management, Communication, Technical Documentation, Cost Modeling

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Description Overview Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do! The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business Job Summary The Estimating Specialist focuses on determining the best process cost structure to meet our customer requirements. Based on understanding our best process cost structure, the Estimating Specialist works with the customer service and sales teams to prepare quotations to meet our customer requirements. Responsible for cost estimate of labor and materials on proposed projects for bid. Analyzes details of projects to be bid and works closely with engineering and production staff to assure accuracy of cost estimates. Requires extensive knowledge of products and service. Capable of performing tasks in multiple areas of the functional discipline, but will be a content expert in one or more. Work assignments require deep discipline-specific knowledge and/or experience and this individual will be sought out to address problems questions. Work activities involve regular communication with individuals both internal and external to the company. With limited oversight, this individual will document and administer processes and lead interdisciplinary teams in process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities CNC Machine Operator By market/facility, become an expert in the product line, production capabilities, and cost structure related to satisfying our customer’s requirements. Assist in customer requirement review including specifications and drawings. Coordinate any customer specification deviation requests. Visit TGC facilities participating in GEMBA and Kaizen activities to understand and document our process capability and related cost structure. Develop and improve costing calculators and models by product line to drive the efficiency and accuracy of the quoting process. Using TGC’s quoting calculators and Visual Estimating Window, create the costing models that allow TGC to competitively quote customer requirements based on leveraging our company’s global competitive advantages. Utilize and continuously improve automated quoting module PCM. Participate in the Quote follow-up process in order to understand “what it will take to earn the business” while working with the sales and service team to make necessary quotation adjustments. Participate in the ‘after’ Quote process (After Action Review – AAR) in order to understand the customer’s feedback and analyse our process capability for improvement opportunities via Kaizen activities. Lead the implementation of the Gross Profit Review Process in coordination with the Production Manager, Value Stream Manager, and/or the Market Manager. Identify gross profit losers including the investigation of root cause and the corresponding correction action. Identify gross profit excessive winners to provide a proactive price decrease to customers as necessary. Update Engineering Masters as necessary to reflect best cost process steps and related times. Assist in leading Kaizen events and ensure that the best cost fabrication practices are documented, implemented and maintained. Share Kaizen event results (Yokoten) with other facilities while learning from the best practices of other facilities based on their Kaizen events. Develop, implement, and improve process instructions and standard works. Take ownership of the red pen improvement process. Other Duties as asssigned Requirements Qualifications & Competencies: Three to five years’ experience with custom manufacturing quoting processes. Outstanding Excel skills including formulas, lookup tables, and ODBC links. Proficiency creating written and pictorial documentation of manufacturing processes, especially for the purpose of documenting capability and best process cost structures. Experience with computer software including MS Office and ERP software. Experience working as a machinist or craftsman a plus Experience working in an ISO quality environment a plus Associates Degree and Relative Certifications a plus Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear. Work Environment The work environment is typical of most office environments; occasionally, the position will be required to be on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability). 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Ongoing training and development programs. Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company! Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the CNC Machine Operator I position. EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Responsibilities

The Estimating Specialist determines process cost structures and prepares accurate project quotations by collaborating with sales, engineering, and production teams. They also lead process improvement initiatives and analyze gross profit to optimize manufacturing efficiency.