Engineering Cost Estimation Analyst

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Specializing in precision machining and metal fabrication, our Sanmina Newark, California facility has 15 years experience in both precision and large format solutions for industrial, semiconductor, clean technology and oil & gas markets. We provide comprehensive engineering and test capabilities: from in-house and hydrostatic leak-testing of medium and large format vacuum chambers to machining of precision stainless steel mechanisms. We have the capacity to machine components up to 3 meters. Our metal fabrication services include grinding, vacuum welding, heat treating, plating and anodizing. We can process many advanced materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, plastics, ferrous-nonferrous and other exotic alloys.

Job Purpose:

Develops, analyzes, audits and evaluates product cost information within established guidelines. Interfaces with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, procurement, sales and marketing to prepare product cost estimation analysis for the purposes of price quotation, new product design, internal cost information requests and cost reductions/increases.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

The Estimator will be a member of the Mechanical Systems Division Business Win Group.

This person will work closely with the Sanmina North American Sales team along with Sanmina plants throughout the world in coordinating the generation of quotations and customer service support for sheet metal high level assemblies.

The Estimator will provide a commitment to the requester of target completion and distribute packages to Purchasing Coordinators as necessary while creating sheet metal labor hour estimates.

This person will also be responsible for classifying BOM Make/Buy and work in creating dimension drawing packages for quotation as required from 3-D models.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience coding complex assemblies with large BOM

Experience in semiconductor contract manufacturing

Experience in vacuum application technologies

8 years experience in machine shop estimation.

Experience qualifying drawing packages submitted for estimation.

Knowledge with prints of drawings and organization of quotation packages.

Prior experience reviewing all cost estimated packages for completeness & accuracy

Overall mechanical estimating experience is a plus.

Experience with Excel created Bills of Materials and spreadsheets.

Able to work within deadlines and without direct supervision.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

In addition, Sanmina Provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Salary ranges: $75000-$90000