Cost Estimating Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Cost Estimating Engineer - Up to $90K/annually DOE!

Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Cost Estimating Engineer for our manufacturing client to start immediately up to $90K/annually DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

The Cost Estimating Engineer prepares accurate product quotations and provides technical design assistance for standard and custom-engineered products. This position connects Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Management by converting customer requirements into practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.

• Review customer specifications, engineering drawings, product configurations, and application requirements to develop accurate quotations.
• Evaluate materials, labor, product configurations, and manufacturing methods to determine overall product costs.
• Work with Sourcing and Procurement to obtain supplier pricing and assess vendor quotations.
• Develop and maintain cost models, pricing calculations, quotation records, and supporting documentation.
• Recommend cost-reduction and value-enhancement opportunities while preserving product quality and performance.
• Verify that quotations meet company pricing standards, lead-time expectations, and profitability goals.
• Support timely quote completion, pricing accuracy, and margin objectives.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, schematics, bills of materials, and product specifications.
• Assess designs for manufacturability, feasibility, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Provide support for custom product development, prototype reviews, testing, and pre-production engineering activities.
• Partner with Design Engineering to suggest design changes that improve value, manufacturability, and cost.
• Provide technical information to Sales, Operations, and customer-facing teams regarding product capabilities and configurations.
• Support engineering change implementation and assist with minimizing costs related to design changes and quotation errors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Management to align customer requirements, product design, and cost objectives.
• Participate in project reviews, design meetings, and quotation discussions.
• Help address technical and commercial concerns throughout the quoting and order fulfillment processes.
• Contribute to standardization and process improvement initiatives across engineering and quoting functions.
• Support effective project execution, customer responsiveness, and cross-functional communication.
• Maintain complete and accurate records related to quotations, cost analyses, design reviews, product data, and engineering activities.
• Assist with developing and updating technical documentation and spare parts information.
• Use ERP, engineering, business intelligence, and workflow management systems to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Apply Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and automation tools to enhance quoting and engineering workflows.
• Identify ways to improve quoting accuracy, engineering productivity, product configuration management, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization projects.
• Help establish and implement best practices for estimating, design reviews, quotation development, and product configuration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field required.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Value Engineer I

• Two or more years of experience in mechanical product design, manufacturing engineering, estimating, quotation development, or a related technical position.

Value Engineer II

• Three to five years of experience in mechanical product design, manufacturing engineering, estimating, quotation development, or a related technical position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering drawings.
• Ability to interpret CAD models, schematics, bills of materials, and product specifications.
• Experience with cost estimating, pricing strategies, and value engineering practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production techniques.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance engineering requirements with customer needs and business objectives.
• Experience with ERP and engineering systems, such as SAP, Teamcenter, Siemens NX, or comparable platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business intelligence applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and manage shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and workflow automation tools preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, cost management, and customer service.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Why choose Integrity Trade Services?

At ITS, we offer our employees a competitive salary paid weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Interested? Want to Learn More?

Reach out to Melissa Bauza at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com!

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