Estimator - East Rand

SUMMARY:
Well establish Manufacturing Company seeks an experienced Estimator with Design experience.

POSITION INFO:

We are in need of a professional and experienced Technical Specialist & Estimator with extensive estimating experience. The candidate should have the ability to analyse plans, bills of quantities and other project documentation in order to estimate costs.

The candidate will be responsible for researching, sourcing, negotiating and obtaining the best prices and lead-times from suppliers and subcontractors. The candidate will be required to design components to suit customised pump arrangements, modify existing drawings where necessary and provide advice to machine-shops, fabricators and fitters to ensure the design is implemented correctly through to installation.

Core Competencies & Abilities:

• Good general knowledge of pump application, mechanical and hydraulic loading, engineering concepts.

• Knowledge of material strengths, fits and tolerances.

• Hands-on experience with design, engineering and/or fabrication of pump components

• Good experience with and willing to conceptualise designs using CAD packages.

• Sound knowledge of Metallurgy

• Experience on Vault

• ERP System experience

• Proficient computer skills as well as:

• CAD Software
• Autodesk Inventor
• 3ds max

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a creative approach for generating new ideas.

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in mechanical design and fabrication detailing