Financial Controller

KO Business Solutions is a family-owned staffing agency proud to work with a manufacturing company in Elk Grove Village, IL who is seeking an Estimator to join their team. The Estimator will efficiently and accurately generate quotations for existing and prospective customer base.

• Provide part and process specific quotations by utilizing historical data, industry standard specifications, engineering drawings, part characteristics and quantities in conjunction with customer and contract flow down requirements.
  
• Compute job costs by analyzing time, labor, material, and equipment requirements.
  
• Ensure quotations satisfy engineering, process control and quality requirements, and assist in troubleshooting/consulting on deviations.
  
• Perform approval and process validation of which ensures the company possesses applicable approvals and capabilities necessary to carry out required services.
  
• Sequence and plan processes to be performed and determine an appropriate turnaround/delivery estimate.
  
• Coordinate post-production cost analysis on key parts & programs to continuously improve effectiveness of historical data.
  
• Provide cross-functional support across inside sales and estimating as needed.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  
• Develop and maintain a technically proficient understanding of the company s processing capabilities as well as our quality system, general procedures, and applicable industry standard specifications.
  
• Prioritize and efficiently complete tasks with consistency and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines.
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in an estimating, process planning or engineering position, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  
• College degree preferred. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent at a minimum.
  
• PC proficient with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starting individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.