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BROADWIND Estimator Heavy Fabrications in MANITOWOC, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Broadwind Heavy Fabrications is adding an Estimator to our team in Manitowoc, WI. This position will develop accurate quotes representative of Broadwind\'s build process and all associated external costs. The Estimator will work closely with Business Development, Production and Project Management tocoordinate schedules and determine internal capacity. The role will also participate in customer interface activities, KPI reporting, and lean initiatives associated with the quoted build process. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (May include some or all of the following responsibilities) Estimating: Perform estimating and quoting process in response to customer requests/RFQs. Gather project details working closely with business development to understand full scope of work. Examine customer specifications and details. Review with others to understand customer timeline requirements and Broadwind\'s capabilities and schedules. Uses knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, welding processes, capabilities and capacity to assist sales in product pricing, schedule and technical requirements. Work with Manager to prioritize and manage projects, meeting customer timelines. Organize and maintain records associated with the quoting process; maintain pending quote log. Upon project completion, analyze actual production hours and materials and compare to the quotes. Establish preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM). Support periodic evaluation of labor rates compared to estimates. Engineering Support: Support quick and accurate cost estimates including manufacturing strategy, initial routings, and special tooling requirements. Interpret customer technical specifications and assist in clearly communicating requirements to manufacturing engineers through drawings or work instructions. Support manufacturing documentation creation through routing definition, and ERP system support as needed. Support process improvement initiatives using Lean tools and methods, based on opportunities identified during the quoting process. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications Associate\'s degree in a related discipline (welding, machining/fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, project management, construction, etc.) required. Bachelor\'s degree in a related discipline desired. Minimum 2 years of experience to include a combination of: fabrication, heavy steel weldments, structural estimating, engineering, inventory, varying equipment types and environments; experience in process manufacturing, or costing required; OR combination of education and experience. Direct experience in managing projects from inception to delivery (in a metals fabrication environment preferred). Understands a variety of... For full info follow application link. Broadwind Towers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/45435313547E4169