Cost Estimator

Job Title

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Knowledge and practice of Hutchinson's Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures and requirements

· Maintain current product cost data for all of the Company's products to accurately reflect current production and purchased costs.

· Assists Finance in the annual review of standard product cost data to accurately reflect current costs as well as management's anticipated cost increases to succeeding year.

· Prepare unit cost data necessary for product quotations which reflect current costs of production and all major anticipated cost increases.

· Assist in special projects and costs studies as well as annual year-end audit.

· Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Finance, Engineering, Sales, Industrialization and other plant and office personnel. Attention must be given to detail and accuracy. Must have good computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel and Word. Must understand product routings and inventory flow in a manufacturing environment.

Education &/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; and 4-8 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mathematical Skills:

Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Infor ERP (MAPICS) MRP software; and Microsoft Excel and Word software.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Employee may be required to travel but normally limited to internal plants or suppliers.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be in a shared office (cubicle) environment. There may be occasions where the employee will have tasks to perform in a Laboratory environment and a Manufacturing environment, where Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes are required.

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation

Enjoy an attractive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Choose from a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance options to fit your needs and those of your family.

Company-Paid Coverage

We provide company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance, with the option to enhance your coverage through buy-up plans.

Generous Paid Time Off

Recharge with competitive PTO policies that support your personal time, holidays, and overall well-being.

Retirement Planning

Prepare for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring an employer match to help you grow your savings

Global Opportunities & Local Impact

Be part of a company that offers international collaboration and local empowerment, giving you the chance to make a real impact while building a global career.

Hutchinson is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Hutchinson believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Employment at Hutchinson is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for training and advancement for all employees. Hutchinson is also committed to making our application process accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Hutchinson is committed to protecting your personal data and adhering to data protection regulations, including the GDPR. We collect and process your data to provide our services and manage our operations, with measures in place to ensure its security. You have rights regarding your data, including access and erasure. Please refer to our full Privacy Policy for more details and contact information for data protection matters.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8653
• Job Category Costing
• Posting Date 08/14/2026, 01:01 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 460 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, US