Estimating and Design Specialist

Southern Champion Tray

. Act in accordance with Southern Champion Tray's shared Core Values and Operating principles .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeChattanooga • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong proficiency in Estimating, CAD, and cost analysis while effectively collaborating with Sales and Engineering teams. Capable of producing accurate quotations and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

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Estimating GuidelinesCost AccountingComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Esko SoftwareERP Systems

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Hard Skills

CostingPricing GuidelinesMachine CapabilitiesData AnalysisDie CuttingGluingFormingPrintingAssemblyProduction Assumptions

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedRelationship BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordOutlookEsko Web Center

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

Custom BoxesProduction ConstraintsTooling RequirementsContinuous ImprovementBid Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act in accordance with Southern Champion Tray's shared Core Values and Operating principles
Price custom boxes and provide Sales with accurate, competitive, and timely formal quotations
Evaluate job requirements, develop reliable cost assumptions, and support new and repeat business opportunities
Receive pricing requests and review box type, board details, print needs, and production requirements
Prepare accurate pricing using estimating guidelines and the estimating matrix
Build production and run information, including machine, die, number up, sheet size, and master case size
Review material, labor, machine time, outside service, and production assumptions
Support Sales with quick quote turnaround, bid reviews, and customer or Sales questions
Maintain working relationships with Sales Managers and Account Managers
Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Production Operators, and other stakeholders
Support Esko Web Center as a secondary administrator through workflows, training, troubleshooting, and release updates
Pull monthly data, compare estimated costs to actual costs, and improve estimating accuracy, speed, and workflow
Create and update CAD drawings and die layouts for basic and custom carton structures
Apply design knowledge for folds, scores, cuts, tabs, seams, glue areas, material thickness, and grain direction
Design cartons with die cutting, gluing, forming, printing, and assembly in mind
Work with Engineering, Operations, and the Die Shop to confirm manufacturability, tooling needs, and cost impacts
Partner with the Die Shop to confirm tooling and die requirements
Build knowledge of die construction, die maintenance, tooling lead times, and production constraints
Troubleshoot tooling issues affecting production assumptions
Provide support across Estimating, CAD, and Die Shop during high-volume periods, backlogs, bid reviews, and special projects
Support continuous improvement across departments
Generate monthly reports on CAD, Estimating, and Graphics turnaround times, consumables, and win rates using WebCenter data

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Esko software required
Understanding of costing, cost accounting, pricing guidelines, and general knowledge of profit/loss preferred
Knowledge of machine and production capabilities and familiarity with ERP systems required
Working knowledge of different board types and familiarity with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programs preferred
Highly detail oriented and continuous improvement mindset
Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with Sales and Sales Managers
Ability to read and understand complex documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English
Ability to understand and speak clearly and communicate in English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide both fractions and decimals; solve equations; read measurements; use formulas to calculate and analyze data
Regularly sit or stand for extended periods, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and operate a computer keyboard and mouse
Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds
Ability to perform these functions for a minimum of 8 hours straight, with applicable breaks
Ability to safely encounter an environment around moving machinery and equipment, loud noise, heat, fumes, and paper dust

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Occasional travel for sales training or meetings, utilizing air and/or vehicle travel