Cost Estimation Engineer jobs in Saint Paul, MN

Position Objective

Provide accurate quotes utilizing the proper resources while challenging what is normal to win new business.

Job Description

• Estimate, quote, provide notes, expectations and interpret prints as well as determine work centers, establish standards, and recommend print revisions.
• Consult with appropriate departments and investigate costs for accurate and thorough quotes.
• Support development of costing systems that provide current and accurate cost information.
• Conduct contract reviews on tooling orders.
• Quote with the best technology available on the marketplace.
• Ensure evaluation of latest technology and incorporation into how we quote by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Put thought into how we quote by looking at different factors. e.g. press types, cycle times, manufacturing location, tool types etc.
• Challenge manufacturing assumptions today to ensure we are driving continuous improvement.
• Come to the quote review meetings with the best possible quote scenarios and present this as industry standard with having done the research in ensuring so.
• Meet quote lead times, commitment dates and be capable of estimating all Trelleborg processes.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Visit manufacturing locations to keep up to date and look for opportunities to improve cost.
• Able to complete financial plan as well as financial results.
• Works effectively in a team environment contributing to team goals and objectives, with interactions within the Engineering Department, Headquarters Departments and relevant Plant personnel. 
• Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering, Industrial Process Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years experience in an estimating or process engineering role required
• Preferred knowledge of rubber or plastic manufacturing processes, estimating and preparing customer quotations
• Critical thinker, self-driven, excellent communication and time management skills, ability to handle multiple projects at a time
• Effective at reporting research results, analyzing information, estimating, strategic planning, attention to detail, informing others, and requirements analysis