Estimation Engineer

Kapco Metal Stamping is the Midwest's premier contract manufacturer of metal components, trusted by some of the world's biggest brands to make precision metal parts. Kapco's constant investment in modern, state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology sets us apart from other manufacturers in the industry and helps us deliver the highest quality products to their partners.

Alongside our metal stamping, fabrication, welding, and machining capabilities, Kapco has built a lasting reputation for our family culture based upon six core values: Innovation, Attitude, Integrity, Impact, Accountability, and Safety.

Today, Kapco employs over 600 employees across our family of companies, and we are looking to add to our fast-growing team!

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Estimation Engineer - Kapco Grafton, WI

As an Estimation Engineer for Kapco, you will analyze blueprints, specification, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for production, projects or services. The ideal candidate for this position should have manufacturing engineering knowledge of sheet metal/metal stamping and welding. Has experience in high volume manufacturing operations, including assembly techniques, process control and materials. Knowledge of manufacturing productions and material control software systems is preferred. This candidate should possess an advanced degree in manufacturing engineering, business or similar discipline. In lieu of a degree, 1 to 3 years of experience estimating or managing in manufacturing is acceptable.

The ideal candidate for this position would be able to do the following:

• Interprets engineering documents such as drawings, technical manuals and technical specifications.
• Examines documents (blueprints, drawings, change orders and specifications) and verifies completeness and accuracy of data.
• Confers with document originators and technical experts, and/or customer's engineering liaison personnel.
• Resolves discrepancies and implements required changes.
• Serves as a customer liaison and reports customer concerns.
• Determines cost of producing products and provides quote information for customers.
• Investigates problems and initiates effective measures for a solution.
• Maintains an awareness of developments and technologies in the area of manufacturing techniques, assembly processes and material control.
• Participates on improvement teams, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Kapco is known for investing in its people and creating a culture of engagement, and is equally as committed to giving back to the community. As an employee, you can expect a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K, Profit Sharing, Vacation, Paid Holidays, an Onsite Wellness Center and Gym Membership. Building on employees' skill sets and growing them as individuals is a top priority at Kapco. The Kacmarcik Center for Human Performance is focused specifically on delivering an exclusive and proprietary in-house training curriculum called blprint, designed to develop employees along their career path.

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