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About OPTO:
We help our retailers win! OPTO is a leading designer and US manufacturer of retail fixtures in both the domestic and international markets. For over 40 years we have led the way in retail display ingenuity manufacturing display solutions backed by a comprehensive team of designers engineers and craftsmen. As a team we provide service and modular display solutions personalized and customized to our retailers needs. OPTOs modular systems offer limitless ways to tailor to our clients vision. Our team strikes the balance between form and function to deliver a retail experience that is authentic to each retailers brand.
What we are looking for:
The Fixture Estimator will support engineering to work within OPTOs component driven module fixture system to expand and develop costeffective design solutions for standard and custom applications. They will work closely with members of the engineering and sales team to quote unique design solutions for the client.
The estimator will have the responsibility for estimating retail store fixtures custom millwork and accessories. Price estimates are established using OPTOs quoting methods and procedures. These estimates are based on ensuring current cost to produce are maintained. Exceptional time management and attention to details and process will be critical. This task will be accomplished through a strong team spirit exceptional time management skills attention to detail and an extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for price estimation for custom fixtures and accessories
- Determine material and labor estimates according to customer specification
- Coordinate with engineer manager to provide design recommendations to best suit customer and company interests
- Research and specify materials to be used on products when needed
- Solicit vendor/ subcontractor quotes
- Compare estimated to post production actual cost to verify quoting accuracy
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in Retail Store Fixture or equivalent estimating
- Associates degree or higher in engineering/ design/ project management/ or equivalent. bachelors degree is preferred.
- Knowledge of multimaterials including wood metal plastics glass etc.
- Extensive knowledge of costs for all phases of the manufacturing processes. fabrication of metal fixtures and custom millwork
- Experience using 3D solid modeling preferably Autodesk Inventor
- Good numeracy and computer skills including working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook Excel Word)
- Working understanding of ERP software
- Ability to problemsolve quickly and effectively
- Ability to produce under pressure of timelines and customer demands
- Ability to prioritize and work independently on multiple small projects simultaneously ensuring all key dates are met while maintaining the highest level of accuracy
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
This position is based in an office environment. The role involves sitting and standing at a desk frequent inperson and phone communication and the regular use of standard office equipment including phones and computers.
Accessibility Accommodation Statement:
OPTO is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. If you (or another applicant you know) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or need accommodations during the application process please contact us at OPTO will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to the application process in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
OPTO is an equal opportunity employer. OPTO prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by lawEmployment Type
Full-Time
