25 Oct
Gauteng
Ekurhuleni
Introduction
Ref: VJ 415979 - Mechanical Estimator (Pumps) – Gauteng
Employer Description
Our client is in the industrial pumps industry.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description
An experienced Technical Specialist & Estimator with extensive estimating experience is required and will be responsible for the following:
- Analyse the full scope of supply, bills of materials and other project documentation in order to estimate costs.
- Create new designs where necessary, complete with cutting lists and machining/fabrication drawings.
- Provide accurate estimation of costs and lead-time for the complete manufacturing of components, taking into account material, labour, machining, electricity and logistics.
- Research,
source and obtain the best price and lead-time from suppliers/subcontractors
and have the ability to negotiate costs with suppliers based on the above calculations.
- Be responsible to analyse information that can affect costs, e.g. currency exchange rates.
- Assist the Sales Department in preparing quotations.
- Comply with all the design requirements according to customer specifications, industry and engineering standards.
- Identify material requirements and provide assistance with the bill of materials generated and verify the bill of materials per job file received.
- Able to interpret engineering drawings, assist machine-shops and fabricators with machine-setup & interpretation of drawings.
- Responsible to ensure adherence to ISO quality standards and procedures.
- Participate in design meetings with technical sales, QA & the planning department. Technical handovers, internally and externally.
- Liaises with customers and suppliers as required.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications
- Degree or National diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Good general knowledge of pump application, mechanical and hydraulic loading, engineering concepts.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in mechanical design and fabrication detailing
- Knowledge of material strengths, fits and tolerances.
- Hands-on experience with design, engineering and/or fabrication of pump components.
- Sound knowledge of Metallurgy.
- Proficient computer skills such as CAD, AutoDesk Inventor and 3ds max.
Package & Remuneration
Salary / Package
R50,000 - R55,000 Basic salary
Benefits
- Car Allowance
▶️ VJ 415979 - Mechanical Estimator (Pumps) - Gauteng
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