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Cost Estimator - Tooling

ArtiFlex Manufacturing, Inc
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator - Tooling position at ArtiFlex Manufacturing, Inc?

Join Us as a Cost Estimator supporting our tooling groups. We are dedicated to providing quality tooling solutions and are seeking a Cost Estimator to prepare estimates for tooling projects for new and existing customers. As an Estimator, you will closely with internal and external teams to ensure accurate estimates are provided.

Key Responsibilities will include

  • Prepare cost analysis by summarizing various costs incurred
  • Collect and analyze customer information, such as sketches, drawings or CAD data, to interpret and create estimates
  • Respond to RFQs (Request for Quotes) according to organizational and customer requirements
  • Identify labor, material, time requirements and costs by reading and interpreting proposals, specifications, and related documents/files
  • Review actual costs of project and understand reasons for variances from estimate

Beneficial Skills And Qualifications

  • Working knowledge and understanding of tool building and/or design in an automotive environment
  • Knowledge of metal stamping die processes, prints, layouts and GD&T sheets (Example: Journeyman Tool and Die Maker or similar experience)
  • Knowledge of ISO-9001:2015 and ITAF16949:2016 is very beneficial
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and industry-specific documents
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Who We Are

ArtiFlex Manufacturing and our family of companies design and build products and solutions for companies with tough challenges by employing people with a willingness and ability to be "Innovative. Problem Solving. Partners." We support and embody a vision of safely growing our people and unleashing their full potential because we see greatness in everyone we hire. Better products and services for our customers result from the dedicated development of our employees. That's our culture.

Benefits

Working at ArtiFlex Manufacturing is rewarding. We believe in investing in your development by offering support, leadership and training opportunities. As a full-time employee, you will enjoy our benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, PTO days and Paid Holidays, along with 401k with company match, Annual Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Development, Vehicle Purchase Supplier Discount, Company Events, Celebrations, and more!

Employee Owned

Artiflex is now an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) organization. This is a qualified retirement plan available to eligible employees.

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