Laborup
Manufacturing
CostEstimator
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“Cost Estimator at Laborup. Skills: Cost estimating, Metal stamping, Tool & Die. Develop cost estimates for new and existing customer. Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, tolerances, materials, and”
What You'll Achieve.
Quote new business; Manage programs from quote through launch
Industry & Context.
Launch-related problem solving
Must live in or be able to commute to the Chicagoland area
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Metal stamping background required, Minimum 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience required, Ability to read prints, drawings, tolerances, materials, and customer specifications, Ability to understand major cost drivers
Nice to Have
6+ years of Tool & Die experience preferred, Tool & Die apprenticeship preferred, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is a plus, Experience quoting, estimating, engineering, or launching stamped parts, tooling, dies, fixtures, or gages, Familiarity with PPAP, Tier documentation, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and IATF 16949 preferred, Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project preferred, PLEX experience preferred, Bilingual preferred
What You'll Do.
Develop cost estimates for new and existing customer
Evaluate part designs and determine the most cost-effective
Quote metal stamped parts and assemblies
Estimate material usage
Identify required dies
poka-yoke/error-proofing
Work with engineering
Enter and maintain material part numbers
Manage assigned programs from quote through launch
Support engineering changes
Evaluate and recommend capital equipment purchases or facility
Follow company safety
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with engineering; Work with Tool & Die; Work with production; Work with quality; Work with purchasing; Work with leadership
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full Job Description
**Job Summary** We are looking for a Cost Estimator for an established metal stamping and welding manufacturer in the Chicagoland area. This person will quote new business by reviewing customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, materials, tooling requirements, labor, press time, secondary operations, fixtures, check gages, capital equipment needs, facility changes, documentation requirements, and launch risk. We are looking for someone with a strong metal stamping background who understands how stamped parts are actually made, including progressive and transfer stamping, large press work, tooling, dies, fixtures, material usage, scrap, labor, quality requirements, and production feasibility. A background in Tool & Die, stamping estimating, manufacturing engineering, or quoting for automotive/Tier supplier programs is strongly preferred. **Responsibilities** * Develop cost estimates for new and existing customer parts, assemblies, tooling, fixtures, and check gages * Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, tolerances, materials, and production requirements * Evaluate part designs and determine the most cost-effective stamping, welding, assembly, or secondary process * Quote metal stamped parts and assemblies, including progressive die, transfer die, large press work, robotic/spot welding, and value-added operations * Estimate material usage, scrap, labor, press time, tooling complexity, outside processing, packaging, capital equipment, and facility change requirements * Identify required dies, fixtures, check gages, automation, poka-yoke/error-proofing, and process steps * Work with engineering, Tool & Die, production, quality, purchasing, and leadership to validate quote assumptions * Enter and maintain material part numbers, customer part numbers, labor routings, and routing reports in PLEX * Manage assigned programs from quote through launch, including project progress, customer documentation, and Tier I reporting requirements * Support engineering changes,
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