Manufacturing Cost Estimator

Job DescriptionJob Description

Wieland is hiring a Manufacturing Cost Calculator. The Manufacturing Cost Calculator will be responsible for performing functions to determine accurate cost of producing manufactured product; including determining proper material, outside operations, labor and machine to be utilized in production process for each part quoted. Work across other departments to derive information needed. Perform analysis on large vendor pricing for obtaining the best possible cost of each material and/or service purchased. This role is located in Lake Zurich, IL and will be fully onsite.

Base Salary Range: $56,000 - $79,000

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of eperience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.
 

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely manufacturing product quotes based on customer requirements to existing & potential customer base.
• Develops and maintain performance metrics for quoting team (i.e. completion to target, Com. Ex.).
• Source material and outside operations requests with vendors.
• Conduct Contract Review as to verify that all correct information is included in system prior to initiation of production and costs updated.
• Assist outside & inside sales representatives to service potential and existing customers as requested.
• Identify additional supplier options able to provide competitive quality products on time.
• Identify secondary sources of supply, when applicable.
• Investigate and research new materials, suppliers and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity and delivery and achieve operational excellence
• Keep abreast of materials and material pricing trends that effect company products. Share this with our management team, as appropriate.
• Participate in APQP meetings and process to ensure new products costs within budget.
• Maintains standard metals pricing and stocking lists from metals suppliers.
• Lead project teams to accomplish MBP’s goals, as related to our Annual Strategic Goals and our Balanced Scorecard initiatives.
• Maintains knowledge of processing rates and methods from operations to accurately quote.

Qualifications:

• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”), and the ability to access and handle ITAR “Technical Data” as defined by 22 CFR § 120.33 is an essential function.
• Ability to create written and verbal instructions
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Advanced blueprint reading
• Knowledge of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials
• Knowledgeable in heat treating and metals processing
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Background in CNC turning and milling
• Knowledge of aerospace flow down requirements
  
  COURSEWORK OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE
• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s
• 5 years manufacturing experience in a CNC turning job shop required
• Knowledge of Aerospace product processing and approved sources
• Previous quoting experience with Aerospace OEM products (Raytheon, Bell, HDI, Collins)
• Experience with copper-based alloys
• Previous experience completing CNC set-ups and operations preferable
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost calculating for manufactured products
• Strong math skills and attention to detail, accuracy is a must

Company DescriptionAs the copper and copper alloy specialist at the top of the world league, we provide support for our customer’s success from many locations and continents – backed by a reliable, flexible supply network and the best services of unvarying quality. In response to the global challenges of our time such as climate change, digitization, and minimized draw on resources, we design our products, services, and technologies to provide sustainable and innovative solutions.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, , & respectCompany DescriptionAs the copper and copper alloy specialist at the top of the world league, we provide support for our customer’s success from many locations and continents – backed by a reliable, flexible supply network and the best services of unvarying quality. In response to the global challenges of our time such as climate change, digitization, and minimized draw on resources, we design our products, services, and technologies to provide sustainable and innovative solutions.\r\n\r\nWieland's Cultural Values\r\n\r\nWieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, , & respect