Manufacturing Estimator & Job Planner

Manufacturing Estimator & Job Planner
White Bear Lake, MN | Direct Hire | $80k - $95k

Konik is partnering with a local contract manufacturer that is seeking to add an Estimator & Job Planner to their team to translate customer requirements into accurate manufacturing plans and formal quotations. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing & estimating background and will enjoy working with a cross-functional team including sales, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to meet customer needs.

Manufacturing Estimator & Job Planner Responsibilities:

• Review request-for-quotes packages, including bills of materials, drawings, tolerances, product specifications, sample parts, forecasted volumes, and similar details to identify missing information or quotation risks
• Develop cost and lead-time estimates based on assumptions for materials, tooling, labor, equipment, setup, run rates, inspection, scrap, packaging, and expected process capability
• Evaluate prior job information to determine if proposed work can be produced reliably and profitably at the requested volume
• Create clear work instructions, setup diagrams, troubleshooting guidance, and tooling specifications
• Partner with sales, engineering, quality, materials, and manufacturing to ensure that quotes are accurate and any additional development costs are included in quotations
• Recommend practical design-for-manufacturability improvements
  

Manufacturing Estimator & Job Planner Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's in engineering or a related technical field is beneficial, though not required
• Minimum of a high school diploma
• 5+ years of experience in a related manufacturing capacity; 3+ years in manufacturing estimating is required
• Medical manufacturing experience is beneficial; knowledge of die cutting, rotary fabrication, screen printing, or other similar manufacturing processes that include precision tooling is a plus
  

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k with Employer Match

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.