Lead Estimator - Assembled Solutions

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary :

The Lead Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating function, developing accurate and competitive cost estimates, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support quoting, pricing strategies, and project planning. Responsible for executing all facets of the quoting activities for the Assembled Solutions team, regularly interfacing with both internal and external customers.

Essential Job Functions :

• Maintain a positive, approachable manner with our internal and external customers to maximize sales opportunities.
• Establish yourself and your team as the first point of contact and become the go-to solutions providers for our sales team and customers.
• Lead the estimating process for custom and production-manufactured goods, with a focus on tube bending, hose assemblies and other manufactured and assembled goods.
• Set prioritization of work for the Assembled Solutions estimating team, Work with sales when conflict of priority arises to address business needs.
• Make recommendations for solutions that solve customer needs and fit into Exotic’s capabilities.
• Analyze blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and sales teams to ensure estimates align with manufacturing capabilities and customer requirements.
• Prepare and present detailed bid packages and proposals to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Mentor and guide estimators and support staff to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform quote activity analysis and tracking of updates to ensure timely quote turnaround that exceeds customer expectations.
• Lead implementation of quoting and order entry processes improvements to improve departmental performance and profitability.
• Track and analyze estimate vs. actual costs to improve quoting accuracy.
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, and manufacturing technologies, especially in tube bending and related processes.
• Responsible for all aspects of processing an RFQ : item creation, bill of material (BOM) entry, estimate entry, engineering change orders (ECO), work instruction creation, new order hand-off.

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