Cost Estimator

Your Job

Molex is seeking a Cost Estimator to support new and sustaining Busbar product solutions. The Cost Estimator will analyze ERP data to estimate the time, materials, and labor required for a project, product, or service. The cost estimator will coordinate with Sales, Design Engineering, Product Managers, Application Engineers, Purchasing and Customer Service Representatives around the globe to generate competitive quotations for our customers. The Cost Estimator will also have a strong focus on lessons learned in an effort to support continuous improvement in regard to estimation process and accuracy. This position is a critical part of Molex and in this role, you will gain knowledge in all aspects of the Molex Busbar business and global Innovation and development.

Our Team

Molex's facility in Monee, Illinois, is a manufacturing site that specializes in producing designing, manufacturing and shipping Busbar Solutions around the world. Simply put, Busbars are conductive strips or bars typically made of copper or aluminum used in electrical power distribution systems used to transfer power from one end to the other. This facility focuses on creating high-quality busbar solutions that meet industry standards for various applications not limited to, power distribution in switchgear, datacenters, infotech equipment, commercial and electric vehicles, charging stations and industrial automation. Molex, as a company, is known for its expertise in electronic solutions, connectivity, and interconnect products across various industries.

What You Will Do
* Determine overall cost for each assembly through daily meetings.
* Coordinate with Sales, Design Engineering, Product Managers, Applications Engineers, Purchasing and Customer Service Representative to generate competitive quotations.
* Work across multiple departments and site locations to gather data and accurate inputs for quotations.
* Generate RFQ's which create superior value for the company, customers and end users to make Molex the preferred partner for customers.
* Continually foster excellent relationships with internal / external customers
* Prepare quotations for new/revised/re-quotes per customer proposals, utilizing the company estimating tools, based on the relevant datasheets and/or drawings and feedback from the solution development team.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization.

* Familiarity with mechanical drawings and ability to interpret views and tolerances.

* Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card Holder) due to our activities that may fall under the international Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR).

What Will Put You Ahead
* Experience as a Cost Estimator.
* Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
* Experience with sheet metal type manufacturing techniques and processes.
* Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, or Engineering.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information.

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In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export AdministrationRegulations.

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