Manufacturing Cost Engineer (Estimator)

Job Description

Job Description

ABBA Roller is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Engineer (Estimator) to support quoting, cost estimating, and technical evaluation of custom roller and elastomer manufacturing projects. This position works closely with Engineering, Production, Sales, Purchasing, and Customer Service to evaluate customer requirements, interpret technical drawings, determine manufacturing methods, estimate material and labor costs, and develop accurate customer quotations.

About ABBA: ABBA Roller specializes in high-performance urethane rollers and custom elastomer solutions for industrial and commercial applications. Our team supports customers across diverse industries with durable, precision-engineered products. We value hands-on problem solving, technical expertise, and collaboration to deliver high-quality solutions for our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Review customer quote requests, drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to determine manufacturing requirements.
• Evaluate manufacturability of customer designs and recommend production methods when appropriate.
• Develop accurate cost estimates for materials, labor, outside processing, tooling, and production requirements.
• Prepare and submit customer quotations in a timely and professional manner.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Sales, and Customer Service to validate manufacturing feasibility and project requirements.
• Request and evaluate vendor pricing for materials, tooling, and outside processing.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to improve pricing accuracy and production efficiency.
• Utilize historical manufacturing and cost data to support quoting accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with order handoff to production by ensuring quoted requirements are clearly communicated.
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify technical specifications, scope, timelines, and quotation details.
• Support Sales and Customer Service with technical and pricing-related questions.
• Track quote activity and follow up with internal stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain accurate quote documentation, cost records, and supporting files.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to estimating processes, costing methodologies, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Adhere to company quality standards, safety policies, and business procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Associate's degree or equivalent technical manufacturing experience will also be considered.

Experience

• 2-4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, cost estimating, quoting or a related technical manufacturing role.
• Experience supporting custom manufacturing, industrial products, machining, rubber, urethane, elastomer, or similar manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Exposure to manufacturing costing, labor standards, BOMs, routings, or production planning preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software preferred.
• SolidWorks or other CAD software experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing methods and estimate labor, material, tooling, and production costs.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to balance multiple quoting requests while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Engineering, Production, Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, and external customers.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP, quoting, CRM, or manufacturing systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a collaborative team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally walk through manufacturing areas to observe production processes and products.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision required to review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Training

On-the-job training will be provided regarding ABBA Roller's manufacturing processes, estimating procedures, ERP system, quoting methodology, products, and manufacturing capabilities.

Benefits: 

At ABBA Roller, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

ABBA Roller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.