North Tonawanda. Ascension Industries. Cost Planning Engineer. $65,000 - $85,000/year.
Primary Function:
The Cost Planning Engineer is responsible for analyzing customers requirements and specifications, selecting suitable equipment, composing estimates/quotations and work with sales and the engineering design team on complex manufacturing projects.
Qualification Requirements:
*BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Technical Degree is preferred but may be substituted with a well-rounded and documented technical background.
* Experience with estimating welding, machining or assembly labor hours is required.
* A working knowledge of ASME, API, ANSI, AWWA and other related codes is also desirable.
* Must have strong mathematics background and proficiency in the use of MS Office products.
* Knowledge of methods, processes, material takeoffs, quality fixtures, codes, specs is required.
* Experience providing accurate estimates for projects including labor, materials and subcontracting is required.
* Manufacturing experience is required.
* Ability to communicate with other departments.
* Must have time management skills and have the ability to meet deadlines.
* Must be detail orientated, thorough and accurate.
* Must be able to read/interpret blueprints.
Principal Responsibilities:
* Work with customers and sales to select the best method of applications, including selection of system components such as skids, tanks, valves, pumps, and instrumentation to suit the customer's requirements.
* Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates (RFQ's).
* Design/Interpret P&ID schematics with sequence of operations.
* Provide accurate cost estimates; including material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs for each project.
* Obtains pricing for materials and bids from subcontractors.
* Effective utilization of company standards in combination with coordination with other departments during quotation stage for scheduling, labor requirements, and manufacturing processes.
* Liaison with sales and customers on concepts, expectations and needs.
* Review completed jobs for accuracy and maintain current estimating information.
* Coordinate delivery dates with manufacturing.
* Coordinate "kickoff" meetings on new orders with manufacturing.
* Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, materials, etc.
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