<p><strong>Robert Half Permanent Placement</strong> is excited to partner with an industry leading <strong>Metal Fabrication </strong>company in the<strong> Buffalo, NY </strong>area on their search for a skilled <strong>Junior Estimator </strong>with manufacturing experience.<strong> </strong>This is an excellent opportunity to break into or continue your career within a vital industry and a local family-owned business. Our great client offers a starting salary of <strong>$65,000 - $85,000</strong> and a comprehensive benefits package. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include but not limited to:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for fabricated sheet metal components and assemblies</li><li>Review and interpret manufacturing drawings, blueprints, and 3D models to evaluate scope, manufacturability, and project complexity</li><li>Analyze GD& T and tolerance requirements to assess production risks and cost impact</li><li>Develop detailed cost estimates covering material, labor, machine time, tooling, finishing, outside services, hardware, and assembly</li><li>Evaluate alternative manufacturing methods to determine the most efficient and cost-effective production approach</li><li>Manage RFQs from receipt through submission, communicating with customers to clarify specifications and meet turnaround deadlines</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams while tracking quote performance and maintaining accurate documentation in ERP/MRP systems</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Role Overview</p><p>You will analyze non‑IT business problems, develop requirements, prepare ROI evaluations, and document current vs. future state processes. In addition, you will manage data extraction, validation, testing, reporting, and dashboard development to support decision‑making and data quality improvements.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Analyze business processes and define improvement requirements</li><li>Prepare ROI and financial payback documentation</li><li>Document current/desired state workflows and recommend solutions</li><li>Manage full data lifecycle: extraction → validation → testing → analysis</li><li>Build dashboards and reports to support SAP transition and business insights</li><li>Ensure data accuracy and work cross‑functionally with business and technical teams</li></ul>