Kelly® has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace for more than 70 years. We are proud to offer a new opening for an Estimator near Milwaukee WI. This role will be responsible for evaluating customer’s Request for Quotations (RFQ’s) and providing manufacturing solutions and pricing that give the company a competitive advantage. The Estimator serves as a business partner to the sales and operations teams to ensure financial viability of product offerings.

　　This job offers a competitive salary and great benefits!

　　Job Overview:

　　Provide accurate and timely quotes to customers.

　　Formalize quoting process and supporting documentation.

　　Manage system pricing and price update process.

　　Oversee tracking and reporting of quoting volume.

　　Collaborate with the business development team to determine and execute the best strategies for winning new projects.

　　Compares estimates to actual costs to determine accuracy of quotes.

　　Continuously increase knowledge of company products, services and procedures.

　　Analyze customer data, 2D and 3D for moldability and critical design requirements to establish accurate mold quotes.

　　Create preliminary mold designs.

　　Train new employees added to the department.

　　Investigate and resolve engineering problems utilizing available resources in all aspects of the program, including tooling, processing, part qualification, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, sales, quoting, billing, quality control, product design, improvement recommendations and general program organization and management.

　　Ad hoc projects and reporting.

　　Any other duties as assigned.

　　Experience and Skills

　　A qualified Estimator would fulfill these requirements:

　　Completion of an accredited two-year technical college program, in a related field of study, a four-year university program, in a related field of study, or accrued on-the-job training and experience (5-10 years).

　　Plastic injection mold tooling/Toolmaking background required.

　　Demonstrated working knowledge of standard cost systems in a manufacturing environment.

　　Process improvement mindset with successful initiatives resulting in improvement to business processes.

　　Experience with CREO and/or Smartsheets is huge plus!

　　As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

　　Why Kelly ® Engineering?

　　Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

　　About Kelly

　　Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

　　Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

　　Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.