Estimating Engineer

Job Title: Estimating Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Estimating Engineer responsible for accumulating costs associated with requests for quotes (RFQs) and determining the best manufacturing processes for building parts and assemblies. This role involves sourcing raw material costs, calculating outside labor costs, developing routings and bills of materials, and ensuring timely issuance of quotations. The Estimating Engineer will also provide weekly updates on project metrics and delays, and update necessary databases with customer and order information.

Responsibilities

• Accumulate costs for RFQs and develop them into routers for quoting to customers or prospects.
• Analyze and develop requests for quotes (RFQs) to determine the best manufacturing processes.
• Request and source raw material and outside labor costs from internal departments and vendors.
• Help develop efficient routings and bills of materials for product manufacturing.
• Issue quotations in a timely manner and provide weekly updates on project metrics and delays.
• Build production processes that assure customer requirements and specifications are met.
• Update databases with relevant customer and order information.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2-year Associate's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in estimating within the manufacturing sector.
• Experience in the aerospace industry, specifically with AS9100 standards.
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software, including SolidWorks and Autodesk.
• Strong blueprint reading skills with a solid understanding of GD&T.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a rapidly growing company environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic team setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a standard office environment attached to manufacturing facilities located in the Akron area. The company offers flexible working hours with the option of working four 10-hour shifts with Fridays off, or four 9-hour shifts with a half-day on Fridays. Standard hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 5 pm, and Fridays from 7 am to 11 am.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $58.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Akron,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $48 - $58