What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at Sterling Engineering?
A rapidly growing client of Sterling Engineering, located in Naperville, IL, is expanding its team and adding key roles to support increased customer demand and production volume. This organization is a well-established, ISO-certified manufacturer with a strong reputation in precision metal fabrication and electrical component production, serving industries such as power generation, industrial equipment, and aerospace. They operate in a high-performance, team-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on quality, continuous improvement, and engineering collaboration.
They are currently seeking an Estimating/Manufacturing Engineer to support project quoting and production planning efforts.
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Location: Naperville, IL
Key Responsibilities:
They are currently seeking an Estimating/Manufacturing Engineer to support project quoting and production planning efforts.
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Location: Naperville, IL
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop cost estimates for manufacturing projects
- Create detailed process routings and timelines
- Calculate material usage and layout for projects
- Prepare proposals to submit for customer review
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams for accurate estimates
- Interface with customers and suppliers to discuss project requirements and deliverables
- At least 3 years of experience in an Estimator role
- 2 years of experience in a metal fab or CNC type of environment
- Stable, growth-oriented company with consistent investment in new business and technology
- Strong cross-functional collaboration between engineering, production, and leadership
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and industries (high mix environment)
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on business through quoting and project execution
- Clean, organized manufacturing environment with modern equipment
- Leadership team that values internal growth and long-term employee development
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000