Entry Level Infor Syteline Developer Jobs in Appleton, WI

COMPANY OVERVIEW
We appreciate your interest in joining our team! At Robinson, Inc. we pride ourselves on our manufacturing solutions and ownership culture, which support the industries we serve and our local communities. Robinson is employee-owned and is driven by a dedicated team of skilled professionals that value trust, loyalty, teamwork, integrity, and accountability as the foundations of our organization. We strive to provide customer service that goes above and beyond the standard.
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JOB OVERVIEW
The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates based on written specifications, evolving customer requirements, and incomplete or conceptual project information. This role requires strong judgment, manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to develop assumptions where full design details are not yet defined.
This position works closely with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management to support early-stage pricing, identify risk, and create estimates that balance cost, manufacturability, and customer expectations.
ROLE + RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to)

• Review and interpret written specifications, customer requirements, and partial drawings
• Develop conceptual assumptions and layouts to support early-stage pricing
• Identify scope gaps, cost drivers, and areas of risk during quote development
• Apply value-engineering concepts to meet customer budgets and performance requirements
• Prepare budgetary and semi-detailed estimates where designs are not fully defined
• Price materials, components, and fabrication processes
• Estimate labor hours by manufacturing process, including setup and run times
• Apply manufacturing routings and work center standards to build accurate cost models
• Document assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications clearly within each quote
• Partner with Sales to support customer discussions and proposal strategy
• Collaborate with Engineering to align estimates with manufacturability and design intent
• Communicate with Project Management on scope transitions from quote to execution
• Maintain ownership of assigned quotes from RFQ intake through final submission
• Generate and revise quotes electronically as project details evolve
• Ensure customer, industry, and statutory requirements are met

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in manufacturing or fabrication estimating, engineering, or production-related roles
• Strong ability to interpret written specifications and technical documentation
• Understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, assembly, machining, etc.)
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and comfort working with ambiguity

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience estimating projects with incomplete or evolving designs
• Ability to create basic conceptual sketches or layouts to support estimating assumptions
• Knowledge of value-engineering and cost-risk evaluation
• ERP experience (Infor CSI/Syteline preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel required)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus

At Robinson, we value professionalism, expertise, and a dedication to craftsmanship. We offer a dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to excel and grow within their roles. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional metal fabrication solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction.
Robinson is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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