Mechanical Estimator

Sales - Mechanical Estimator (Inside Sales)

Position Summary:

This is an entry level position for a person with a Mechanical Engineering background but interested in a career path related to Project Management or Inside Sales. 

Daily activities will involve:

- Receiving formal quotes from Customers and organizing information into quote files

- Reading and understanding technical specifications and drawings

- Working with Applications and other departments that support Sales in preparing the formal quote and drawings

- Working closely with vendors for special component pricing

- Preparing material and labor estimates through quoting system (this will be part of job training)

- Preparing formal quotes 

- Submitting formal quotes to Customers or Outside Sales by various means

- Tracking quotes and performing follow-ups as needed

Basic Requirements:

- Mechanical Engineer or Designer with 3-5 years of experience in any mechanical field

- Strong Mechanical Aptitude

- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

- Must be able to balance personal workloads to meet changing quote deadlines

- Must be comfortable speaking with customers, vendors and other PAI team members

Preferred Experience:

- AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D

- Conveyor or other custom equipment manufacturing

- Rudimentary understanding of Industrial Controls