Estimating Engineer

Since 1971, Presrite Corporation has been providing world class forging solutions to our customers through our manufacturing plants and dedicated technical division for our engineering and die making capabilities, all located in northeast Ohio. Our customers span many diverse markets: off-highway, agriculture, military, automotive, rail, oil and mining--just to name a few.

Presrite also provides an excellent place to work, with development and advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and competitive pay with outstanding benefits. If you are looking for this type of environment, we have a great opportunity for you.  We are currently seeking qualified candidates to join our Estimating team!

We have an immediate opening for an Estimating Engineer at our headquarters in Cleveland, OH.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Estimating Engineer is responsible for preparing cost estimates and quotations to customers for forgings by analyzing proposal requirements such as materials, tooling, customer specifications and labor. This position will work closely with multiple sources, such as customers, engineering, sales, metallurgy, production and quality, to provide accurate customer quotes in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

A candidate for the Estimating Engineer position will be a customer focused and independent functioning team member who is meticulous and technically oriented; have strong blueprint reading skills with 3D visualization from 2D prints; and have experience with 3D CAD software. 

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive)

• Analyze and interpret customer specifications by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and other related documents
• Computes costs by analyzing materials, processes, labor, and time requirements
• Works closely with sales, quality, metallurgy, production and engineering in the development of accurate estimates and customer quotations.
• Presents estimates through accurate technical drawings and other descriptive information
• Work accurately, quickly, and independently to generate accurate quotes. Must work well under pressure
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree (Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred); or related work experience in forging or similar industry)
• General knowledge of forging processes, heat treating, and machining strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD systems is a must
• Excellent computer skills to run multiple software applications, such as estimating systems, Solidworks, Excel, Word, Notes, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret complicated blueprints
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please.

Employment Ready Applicants Only.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position.

Presrite is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation.  Pre-employment drug screening is required.  The Company participates in E-Verify.  E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.  www.dhs.gov/e-verify.