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Technical Estimator (1549)
Title:Technical Estimator
Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Location:Libertyville, IL
Employment Type:Full time
Group Company:
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.
Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) (http://www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp/english/index.html) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.
Job Purpose
Develop efficient manufacturing processes to produce customer designed components and assemblies. Provide resource and time estimations to the sales group to win opportunities and generate profit. Responsible for accurately estimating costs and timelines for machining projects while ensuring excellent communication and collaboration with various departments. Convert new quote requests from sales into new work for production to aid sales revenue and margin goals.
Principal Accountabilities
Document detailed and clear job methods to be followed by manufacturing and quality teams for production.
Prepare accurate and competitive job estimates for customer-required quotes, considering materials, labor, machine time, and other relevant factors.
Leverage experience as a CNC Machinist/programmer/engineer to understand the intricacies of machining processes and their associated costs.
Team player, positive attitude and communicates effectively with Sales, CNC Programmers, Engineering, and other related departments to ensure the accuracy of quotations. Act as a liaison to build a network for sharing ideas and addressing questions. Coordinate with outside services to provide completed products per customer specification.
Be customer-facing and assist the sales department with technical questions, providing technical expertise and support as needed during customer calls or meetings. Act as a troubleshooter, identify potential challenges in project execution and propose solutions to ensure successful project delivery. Analyze completed jobs for quoted accuracy and profitability. Take action to improve production methods and/or quoted times. Collaborate with sales for required
Develop automated quoting process from customer submitted solid models.
Contribute to CAPEX process by recommending machining and automation equipment and software.
Apply additive manufacturing to fixture and work holding design and build. Develop measuring techniques for complex parts and machine measuring utilizing necessary technologies.
Knowledge / Skills / Experience
Software : Solidworks, Mastercam
Knowledge : CNC machining, related manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, waterjet, grinding, polishing, EDM, additive manufacturing
Experience : Collaborative robots and integration with CNC equipment. Cutting tool technology. Familiarity of Metrology equipment CMM, laser and optical inspection, data acquisition
Education : Bachelor’s degree in sciences; Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)
The salary range for this position is $69,610 - $86,995. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
Competitive Benefits
Benefits begin on DAY 1!
Employee Assistance Programs
Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
EEO Statement
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.