North Tonawanda. Ascension Industries. Cost Planning Engineer. $65,000 - $85,000/year.

Primary Function:

The Cost Planning Engineer is responsible for analyzing customers requirements and specifications, selecting suitable equipment, composing estimates/quotations and work with sales and the engineering design team on complex manufacturing projects.

Qualification Requirements: *BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Technical Degree is preferred but may be substituted with a well-rounded and documented technical background. * Experience with estimating welding, machining or assembly labor hours is required. * A working knowledge of ASME, API, ANSI, AWWA and other related codes is also desirable. * Must have strong mathematics background and proficiency in the use of MS Office products. * Knowledge of methods, processes, material takeoffs, quality fixtures, codes, specs is required. * Experience providing accurate estimates for projects including labor, materials and subcontracting is required. * Manufacturing experience is required. * Ability to communicate with other departments. * Must have time management skills and have the ability to meet deadlines. * Must be detail orientated, thorough and accurate. * Must be able to read/interpret blueprints.

Principal Responsibilities: * Work with customers and sales to select the best method of applications, including selection of system components such as skids, tanks, valves, pumps, and instrumentation to suit the customer's requirements. * Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates (RFQ's). * Design/Interpret P&ID schematics with sequence of operations. * Provide accurate cost estimates; including material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs for each project. * Obtains pricing for materials and bids from subcontractors. * Effective utilization of company standards in combination with coordination with other departments during quotation stage for scheduling, labor requirements, and manufacturing processes. * Liaison with sales and customers on concepts, expectations and needs. * Review completed jobs for accuracy and maintain current estimating information. * Coordinate delivery dates with manufacturing. * Coordinate "kickoff" meetings on new orders with manufacturing. * Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, materials, etc.

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