ESTIMATING ENGINEER

Job Description

Job Description

Estimating Engineer | Mason, OH 
$100-$130k Salaried, contingent on candidate qualifications 

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Estimating Engineer analyzes engineering design documents, solid models, and/or prototypes and makes plans and decisions concerning the methods, processes, tooling, fixtures, gages, and inspection methodology required to produce a product or perform any required operation. The Estimating Engineer determines the estimated cost to produce each component or assembly and prepares quotations for current and prospective customers. The position also creates preliminary routings and specifies required materials when known. Work requires the regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment.

Essential Tasks:
- Review customer drawings, blueprints, solid models, and specifications to determine the manufacturing methods, sequence of operations, and resources required for each component or assembly.
- Complete quotes on projects that may require any or all of Hi-Tek’s processing disciplines, including outside vendor (O/V) processes such as shot peen, coating, and brazing.
- Complete estimates that consistently meet or exceed cost, schedule, quality, and customer specification requirements.
- Create preliminary routings, specify required materials, and provide tooling concepts based on the quoted operations.
- Assist Production Control in re-quoting legacy components to ensure profit margins are met, which may include identifying alternative manufacturing methods or machining resources.
- Use CAD software such as SolidWorks and/or Siemens NX to interpret solid models and assemblies for quotation purposes.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Production Control, and outside vendors to obtain the information needed for accurate, timely quotes.
- Perform all work in accordance with AS9100 quality management system requirements.
- Follow all Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE when in production areas.

Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Engineering preferred, or equivalent years of experience in manufacturing estimating.
- Working knowledge of geometry and trigonometry.
- Proficient with CAD/computer graphics, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project.

Key Competencies:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and human relations skills
- Effective problem identification and problem-solving skills
- Proven analytical and organizational ability
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
- Ability to work autonomously and self-direct
- Willingness to work additional hours as needed to support projects that are behind schedule

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed primarily in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
- Close visual acuity is required to review blueprints, drawings, solid models, and computer screens.
- Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment.
- Occasionally walks the production floor to review parts and processes, where moderate noise levels are present and required PPE (e.g., safety glasses) must be worn.
- Occasionally lifts and/or carries items such as files and part samples weighing up to 15 pounds.

Schedule: 1st Shift, Mon-Fri *OT may be required as needed
Salary: $100-$130k salaried 

Hi-Tek offers competitive wages and a full benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 9 paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, 401K plan with company match, HSA & Flex Spending programs, supplemental health plans, and more! Hi-Tek offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and we believe in quality and safety above all else.

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Hi-Tek is a Drug-Free Workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and background screening and random drug screening.