COST ESTIMATOR - Actalent : Job Details

Job Title: Cost EstimatorJob Description

The primary responsibility of the Cost Estimator will be to use manufacturing data to estimate time, money, materials, and labor required to complete a project. Key Duties include creating low-cost solutions for raw materials, special subcontracted processes, internal manufacturing processes & tooling. The role involves identifying and generating RFQs for materials that are consistent with current buying practices and RFQs for subcontracted special processes. The Cost Estimator will develop estimated manufacturing processes consistent with knowledge of manufacturing processes within the company and its supply base, maintain a tracking system for open quotes to ensure timely delivery of quotes between the Sales and Purchasing departments, and input data into the quote module for documenting material costs, subcontract costs, manufacturing operations, tooling, notes, etc.

Hard Skills

+ 5+ Years of Cost Estimator experience

+ Automotive industry experience

+ Experience working in a CNC machining or stamping environment

+ Proficient understanding and use of manufacturing ERP systems

+ A.S degree in a STEM related field or Business Management

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Dayton, Ohio.

Work Environment

Heavy automotive/aerospace manufacturing environment (CNC and stamping)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] ( [email protected]) for other accommodation options.