Estimating Engineer

NO C2C

Seeking a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates, evaluate manufacturing feasibility, prepare customer quotations, and optimize cost models for precision machined components.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cost estimation or a related manufacturing role, specifically involving precision machined components.
• Experience in medical device, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience working for a contract manufacturer or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Experience with ERP systems, cost modeling tools, and manufacturing quotation workflows.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw materials, production equipment, tooling, and labor cost estimation.
• Experience evaluating engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical specifications for manufacturability.
• Ability to determine manufacturing processes based on product specifications, tolerances, and production requirements.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or CAD/CAM software for cost estimation and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis.
• Experience analyzing production cycle times, scrap rates, material costs, and manufacturing efficiencies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PLEX ERP systems.
• Knowledge of precision machining processes, tooling requirements, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Experience with Request for Quotation (RFQ) evaluations and technical feasibility assessments.
• Knowledge of quality and validation requirements, including Acceptance Quality Limits (AQL), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and IQ/OQ/PQ validation.
• Experience with manufacturing cost models, work center rates, and ERP costing integration.
• Familiarity with material durometer specifications, dimensional tolerances, and tooling design considerations.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage incoming RFQs and quotation opportunities to meet established deadlines.
• Develop detailed manufacturing cost estimates covering raw materials, labor, equipment, tooling, overhead, and capital expenditures.
• Evaluate RFQs to determine technical feasibility, manufacturability, and production costs.
• Review engineering drawings, customer CAD models, prints, and specifications to identify manufacturing risks, tolerance requirements, material properties, and tooling impacts.
• Determine manufacturing processes and production methods based on component design and manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare formal customer quotations detailing pricing assumptions, exceptions, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Develop revised quotations for engineering changes, product modifications, and adjustments following initial orders.
• Validate manufacturing cycle times, scrap assumptions, and processing requirements with Engineering.
• Support technical RFQ reviews, customer discussions, and quotation evaluations.
• Document estimating assumptions, technical requirements, and cost calculations for quotation tracking.
• Verify raw material pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQ), lead times, and purchasing requirements with Supply Chain.
• Coordinate with Quality Engineering to determine regulatory, inspection, and validation requirements, including AQL, PPAP, and IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing cost models, work center rates, and standardized estimating templates.
• Analyze actual manufacturing performance data, including cycle times, scrap rates, and productivity, to improve estimating accuracy.
• Update ERP systems with validated manufacturing costing information.
• Track quoted costs against actual production costs to identify variances and improve future estimates.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing process improvements through data-driven cost analysis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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