Manufacturing Estimator

About the role

Join a stable, growing manufacturing company as a Manufacturing Estimator. You'll play a key role in supporting new business by developing accurate cost estimates, evaluating manufacturing methods, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to deliver competitive, high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, blueprints, and specifications to develop accurate manufacturing estimates
• Analyze material, labor, tooling, and production costs
• Prepare customer quotations and support RFQ activities
• Partner with engineering and operations to determine manufacturing feasibility and recommend cost-effective processes
• Support prototype and new product quoting
• Research material pricing and outside processing costs
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce production costs
• Maintain estimating data, pricing, and documentation
• Communicate technical information with engineering, production, sales, and customers

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing estimating, quoting, engineering support, production planning, or a related technical role
• Experience in a precision manufacturing or custom manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, and production methods
• Experience developing cost estimates for material, labor, tooling, and manufacturing operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wire forming, springs, metal stamping, machining, fabrication, or other precision metal manufacturing processes
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Global Shop experience is a plus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software

Why join us

• Family-owned company with more than 50 years of success
• Stable business with a strong reputation in precision manufacturing
• Collaborative team environment where your ideas matter
• Diverse customer base and challenging technical projects
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Long-term career stability

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid time off