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Manufacturing Estimator

gpac

Job Description

Join a Stable, Growing Manufacturing Company


As a Manufacturing Estimator, you'll play a key role in supporting new business by developing accurate cost estimates, evaluating manufacturing methods, and collaborating with engineering and production teams to deliver competitive, high-quality solutions.


What You'll Do

  • Review customer drawings, blueprints, and specifications to develop accurate manufacturing estimates
  • Analyze material, labor, tooling, and production costs
  • Prepare customer quotations and support RFQ activities
  • Partner with engineering and operations to determine manufacturing feasibility and recommend cost-effective processes
  • Support prototype and new product quoting
  • Research material pricing and outside processing costs
  • Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce production costs
  • Maintain estimating data, pricing, and documentation
  • Communicate technical information with engineering, production, sales, and customers
What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing estimating, quoting, engineering support, production planning, or a related technical role
  • Experience in a precision manufacturing or custom manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, and production methods
  • Experience developing cost estimates for material, labor, tooling, and manufacturing operations
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with wire forming, springs, metal stamping, machining, fabrication, or other precision metal manufacturing processes
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems (Global Shop experience is a plus)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software
Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Family-owned company with more than 50 years of success
  • Stable business with a strong reputation in precision manufacturing
  • Collaborative team environment where your ideas matter
  • Diverse customer base and challenging technical projects
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Long-term career stability

To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions, you can reach out to Victoria Ramsey directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Vacancy posted 13 hours ago
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