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Manufacturing Estimator

COMPONENT ENGINEERS INC
Wallingford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

Estimators are an integral part of the sales and manufacturing staff at CEI, and are responsible for supporting the sales team with developing proposals and quotes in a timely manner. This position reports to the Sales Director.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Reviews customer RFQs, drawings, specifications and related documents
  • Works with manufacturing and engineering staff to determine manufacturing steps needed to complete RFQ process
  • Works with manufacturing team to obtain costs for all required manufacturing operations
  • Works with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain costs and delivery for services and materials
  • Develops quote masters and BOMs of the intended manufacturing process
  • Utilizes ERP system and other system to create quote masters and compute cost
  • Creates formal price quotes to be reviewed and sent to the customer
  • Other sales and engineering support, special assignments and projects as needed

Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong basic math skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Collaborate within a team environment and outside vendors.
  • Strong work ethic and the abilities to work independently on projects.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED Required; Technical School or higher technical education preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) required.
  • ERP experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $30

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