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Cost Estimator

Adecco is looking for a candidate with Cost Estimate experience for a manufacturing client site in Oxnard! This individual will be responsible for preparing cost estimates submitted in response to Government & Commercial solicitations for new & recurring business, ensuring responsiveness, compliance, and audit ability to the requirements of the Request for Quote (RFQ). This is a temporary to hire assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Interprets requirements per the RFQ, released Engineering drawings, engineering estimating data forms and proposal drawings & sketches. Works with bill of material, delivery schedule, purchase order history, vendor quotes, manufacturing routers and cost accounting reports in preparing cost estimates.

• Generates preliminary bills of material and internal quote requests as required. Initiates manufacturing engineering request forms for review of bill of material structures and routings as required.

• Maintains knowledge of current manufacturing methods, material costs, estimating techniques including the ability to estimate raw material, purchase parts and processes, tooling costs, machine, assembly & test hours.

• Interfaces with Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Purchasing in pursuit of design clarification, make/buy decisions, manufacturing methods, tooling requirements, etc. for new products.

• Maintains complete, accurate & documented records supporting the basis for each prepared cost estimate. Presents completed projects for management review. Prepares audit packages and supports fact finding sessions as required.

• Audits cost estimating activities done outside the Estimating department. Provides standard cost data for new products as requited.

• Reviews, analyzes & investigates variances to standard cost (Manufacturing, PPV, etc.) that may impact cost estimating assumptions.

• Generates and maintains desk top procedures as required.

Perks:

• Free parking on-site

• Weekly pay starts at $25 -$42/hr DOE.

• Competitive benefit options after 1 week – medical, dental, and vision, options available

• FREE upskilling opportunities through the Aspire Academy

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university required

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience, with 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Strong computer skills in MS Office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excel proficiency to include pivot tables, file linking & macro.

• Requires working knowledge of business systems applications such as MRP and ERP, and financial application. In addition, understanding of bills of material, routings and standard cost element.

Shifts Available :

Shifts are available from Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Pay Details: $25.00 to $42.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance