Cost estimator/ Analyst

Join our fast-paced, high energy, thriving company! We experienced over 80% growth In 2023 and have more continued growth opportunities for 2024 and beyond. TLC Electronics is celebrating 40 years of business as an Electro-Mechanical Component Distributor and Wire and Cable Harness Manufacturer. TLC's ownership continues to re-invest funds into the company and promotes a family-oriented work environment. We are always thriving for excellence and continue to move forward with each new challenge. At TLC Electronics, we strive everyday to "Work together to enhance the lives of others"!

We are in search of our ultimate UNICORN!

Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for developing new quotes, estimating production and material costs, and coordinating with internal departments to ensure estimates are accurate.

New Product Quoting
Core Responsibility
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain resources to develop accurate labor and material cost estimates on new projects
• Understand current capabilities of company and how they apply to new opportunities
• Stay informed on new technologies and practices being used by the production team to ensure accurate quoting
• Have working knowledge of TLC Distribution Lines
• Identify opportunities to cross customer specified parts with TLC franchise lines

Repeat Business Quoting (Requoting)
Core Responsibility
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Team to ensure accurate material costs
• Analyze historical efficiencies of products and implement labor or cost adjustments
• Provide quick requote turn time

Technical Review
Secondary Responsibility
• Support Technical review process, as needed.
• Review customer prints for manufacturability, fit and function; Follow up with customer on any discrepancy providing acceptable options.

Engineering Changes
Secondary Responsibility
• Support the engineering change process by providing cost estimates to proposed changes
• Update controlled documents such as process sheets, control plans, and BOMs

Continuous Improvement
Secondary Responsibility
• Provide insightful ideas for process improvement
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement project implementation

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Familiar with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and electromechanical product specifications.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and wire/cable processing.
• Ability to visualize physical processes needs and corelate them to estimated time standards.
• Ability to crimp, plug, tin, and assemble wire and cable components.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal groups, team members, and individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be able to work independently and productively; able to manage multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
• High level of imitativeness and strong work ethic.
• Experience with an ERP system.

Qualifications:
Minimum
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience
• Two (2) years of experience in manufacturing industry

Preferred:
• Associate degree in a related field
• Wire/cable assembly exposure
• Experience with MS Visio, AutoCAD, etc.; Microsoft PowerPoint and/or Access