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BREMER MFG CO Manufacturing Estimator in ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Quoting & Cost Estimating Prepare detailed cost estimates for new and existing products, including materials, labor, routings, tooling, and outside services. Maintain quote sheets with current and accurate cost data. Analyze customer specifications to understand manufacturability and cost drivers. Quote outside processes and vendor-supplied components as required. Ensure timely delivery of quotes to internal teams and customers. Cost Accounting & Pricing Update and maintain product cost models on a regular basis. Perform periodic material or alloy cost updates and apply to customer-specific pricing. Review actual production costs versus estimates to improve quoting accuracy. Support Finance and Operations with cost-related analysis and reporting. Align product pricing with company strategy and margin targets. Sales Engineering Support Participate in customer discussions to clarify technical requirements and manufacturing capabilities. Provide sales teams with technical input to support quoting, negotiations, and pricing discussions. Translate customer requirements into meaningful process routings and cost structures. Gather sales representative feedback on quote outcomes (win/loss) to improve accuracy and competitiveness. Process Routing Development Create and maintain production routings for new products and revise existing routings when processes change. Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure routings reflect accurate labor, machine time, and material usage. Support the onboarding of newly awarded jobs into the ERP system with correct cost, routing, and pricing data. Cross-Functional Coordination Lead or participate in regular quote review meetings. Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to compile accurate and timely quoting information. Ensure clear communication of any cost changes, pricing implications, or technical issues. Other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience, and Attributes: Engineering, Accounting, Supervision/Management/Business, or other applicable Associate or Bachelor degree preferred but not required. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost estimating, cost accounting, sales engineering, or similar technical/commercial role. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, routing development, and cost structures. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Ability to read drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. Effective communication skills for both internal and customer-facing interactions. Hands-on mindset; comfortable in a foundry environment Ability to analyze data to make sound decisions Self-motivated and committed to professional growth ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: Bremer Manufacturing Company, Inc. Attn: Human Resources W2002 County Road Q Elkhart Lake, WI 53020 E-Mail a Rsum: hr@bremermfg.com