Estimating Intern

Job Description

About American Rheinmetall:

American Rheinmetall stands as a recognized leader in the specialized design, meticulous development, and high-precision production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, complex vehicle systems, and critical components essential for U.S. military modernization efforts. Our comprehensive expertise spans cutting-edge electronic and robust mechanical systems, meticulously fabricated structures, advanced armored products, resilient rubber solutions, and innovative track systems. We are dedicated to delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets, consistently meeting demands at the speed of need. As an integral part of the global Rheinmetall family, we fuse a proven heritage of excellence with forward-looking technological advancements to provide solutions that actively defend and sustain the world.

Job Summary: Estimating Intern

The Estimating Intern will provide crucial support to the dynamic Cost Estimation team, playing a pivotal role in the development of proposal builds, comprehensive cost estimation, and strategic small business plan support. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience by creating foundational cost templates, systematically organizing critical documentation, and actively collaborating on pivotal projects. This internship promises invaluable practical experience, laying a strong foundation in financial analysis and strategic business planning within a leading defense industry context.

Essential Functions:

• Proposal Builds: Play a vital role in the meticulous development and assembly of comprehensive proposal builds, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and completeness of all embedded cost data.
• Proposal Audit Support: Actively support the Cost Estimation team during critical proposal audits, systematically gathering, organizing, and verifying Basis of Estimate (BOE) documents sourced from Plex to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Small Business Plan Support: Provide invaluable administrative and organizational assistance in the preparation, documentation, and ongoing maintenance of strategic small business plans, contributing to their successful execution.
• Certified Cost and Pricing Template Creation: Collaborate intimately with the Cost Estimation team to conceptualize, design, and implement a robust and comprehensive Certified Cost and Pricing Template leveraging basic to intermediate Excel proficiencies and meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Template Development for Minimum Order Quantities: Work closely with the Cost Estimation team to architect and develop sophisticated templates specifically designed to accurately calculate minimum order quantities (MOQ), thereby optimizing procurement strategies.
• Packaging Cost Template: Contribute significantly to the creation of an essential template dedicated to calculating packaging costs, integrating this into standard quote (cost) sheets to enhance pricing accuracy and efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role does not involve any direct supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to managing, organizing, and analyzing extensive datasets with paramount accuracy.
• Excel Skills: Solid foundational proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with formulas, functions, and data organization, crucial for template creation and data manipulation.
• Communication: Clear, concise, and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, essential for effective interaction with team members and stakeholders to accurately gather and convey critical information.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment, actively contributing to shared goals and providing proactive assistance on ongoing projects.
• Problem-Solving: Emerging problem-solving capabilities, with the aptitude to identify potential issues within cost estimation and proposal builds, and to propose practical, effective solutions.

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in a finance, business, engineering, or related analytical field.
• Possesses one to two years of related professional experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates foundational understanding.
• A High School Diploma or GED is a fundamental prerequisite.

Background Prerequisites:

Candidates must undergo and successfully complete rigorous pre-employment checks, including a background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical examination, and controlled substance testing, meeting all company standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Prior experience in researching and synthesizing complex topics, particularly in a business or technical context.
• Previous professional or academic experience that showcases a strong focus on teamwork and collaborative project execution.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

This position operates predominantly within an office workspace environment. The role requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Demands typically include prolonged periods of sitting, working at a computer, and occasional walking. The ability to occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.