Estimator/Technical SalesEstimator/Technical Sales

Job Description

Job Description

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an  Estimator/Technical Sales professional to manage the quoting process for custom, engineered-to-order fabrication and tooling projects — from initial customer inquiry through hand-off to production. This role sits at the intersection of technical sales, inside sales, and estimating, translating blueprints and customer requirements into accurate, competitive quotes.

 

Employment Type : Direct Hire

Salary : $70,000–$85,000

Location : Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Benefits : A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and additional employee perks.

 

Key Responsibilities :

• All products are engineered to order; manage approximately four to six active projects/quotes at a time
• Review blueprints and specifications to gather the information needed to prepare quotes
• Speak with customers by phone to clarify requirements and obtain missing information
• Calculate and prepare accurate project quotes, estimates, and proposals, including material and labor cost evaluations from scratch
• Review customer requirements and develop detailed project scopes to ensure proposed solutions align with manufacturing capabilities
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers and internal departments to confirm requirements and provide project updates
• Generate and coordinate tooling work orders and project documentation for internal manufacturing teams
• Work closely with engineering, purchasing, production, and quality teams to move projects efficiently through the quoting-to-manufacturing process
• Track quote status and project timelines to ensure jobs move forward on schedule
• Transfer completed quote and project information to the production team
• Review completed projects and gather feedback to support continuous improvement and future quoting accuracy
• Ensure all documentation, drawings, and specifications are maintained accurately throughout the quoting and project lifecycle

Qualifications:

• Background in Technical Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Engineering, or Estimating
• Must be able to read and interpret detailed blueprints, not just pictograms
• Comfortable working in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in a manufacturing, tooling, machining, or fabrication environment preferred
• Epicor ERP experience helpful but not required — the company is currently implementing the system
• Experience with CAD software (Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar) is a plus, but not required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments