Estimation Engineer I

What You Will Be Doing

• Quote Preparation and Customer Engagement: Assist in analyzing project requirements and preparing quotes for additive manufacturing projects with limited supervision. Collaborate with customers to establish requirements and project objectives.
• Provide recommendations for customer product development and manufacturing methods.
• Aid in analyzing project specifications to determine manufacturing feasibility and scope.
• Support in managing quote documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Utilize knowledge of additive manufacturing processes and supporting functions.
• Utilize quoting software packages to process requests for quotation (RFQs).
• Learn to develop basic cost estimates and project proposals based on established parameters.
• Verify computer-aided design (CAD) data using various CAD software.
• Thoroughly review geometry and requirements, understanding customers' wants and needs for quality, functionality, aesthetics, price, and delivery.
• Review and verify customer documents for acceptance, negotiating changes as needed.
• Communicate major manufacturing issues and negotiate accommodations with customers and Sales.
• Assess the feasibility of conformance to customer requirements, collaborating with supporting departments to mitigate risks, recommend solutions for Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) issues, and set customer expectations.
• Capture cost of external materials and/or services (hardware, paint, vendor operations).

Customer Communication And Collaboration

• Participate in conference calls/meetings with customers to convey or clarify technical requirements, provide basic technical assistance and make recommendations for additive manufacturing design optimization.
• Review CAD models, technical drawings, and project documentation.
• Aid in serving as a technical liaison between customer and internal teams.
• Participate in internal meetings to strategize large opportunities with operations, sales, and management.
• Participate in basic document reviews to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate with Ops departments and the Fulfillment team to ensure a sufficient understanding of customer acceptance criteria and appropriate margins are covered.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Utilize knowledge in manufacturing processes and engage subject matter experts for input.
• Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to increase understanding of manufacturing, quality, and engineering processes.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to identify basic opportunities for process improvement and suggest workflow optimization, supporting a collaborative and innovative work culture.

Support And Process Enhancement

• Provide backup for Planning and Project Management functions as required.
• Participate in Fulfillment team continuous process improvement (CPI) efforts to improve efficiency, better align processes to support both customers and Operations, and standardize communication of customer requirements.
• Stay informed about basic advancements in additive manufacturing technologies and processes.

Must Have For This Role

• Minimum of two years estimation engineering experience, project management, or operations in an additive environment.
• Demonstrated history of showing initiative in process improvement, seeking out learning opportunities and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and clearly communicate technical requirements and status of assigned projects.
• Written and verbal communication is clear and concise.
• Understanding of various manufacturing process specs, standards and other technical documents.
• Ability to look through 2D Drawings and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Teams).
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work effectively on projects with minimal direct supervision.