Cost/Estimation Engineer - Machining

• Join one of the leading machine shops in Chicago
• Highly competitive base salary

About Our Client

Since 1976, our client has grown into a leading machine shop and repair service provider, supporting industries such as steel, agriculture, and oil and gas. With advanced CNC machining and metal fabrication capabilities, they deliver a wide range of customized solutions to meet diverse customer needs.

Job Description

• Review customer drawings/RFQs, determine required processes (CNC, welding, finishing)
• Estimate machine hours, labor, and material costs.
• Cost Analysis: Calculate overhead, profit margins, and total landed costs to provide competitive pricing.
• Process Optimization: Identify cost-effective methods, suggest design improvements for manufacturability (DFM), and reduce waste.
• Collaboration: Work with sales (pricing), production (scheduling/feasibility), and management (operational excellence).
• Documentation: Create Bill of Estimates (BOE), track costs, and maintain cost models.
• Work within various Costing Software/ERP proficiency

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.


The Successful Applicant

• Experience in costing and estimating for complex engineering projects
• Proven experience in a machine shop environment, working with large, machined parts
• Strong knowledge of all things CNC Machining (programming not required)
• Ability to utilize Solidworks and AutoCAD
• Technical Degree strongly preferred

What's on Offer

• Salary up to $120,000+ based on education and relevant experience
• Year end bonus
• Health Insurance coverages through BCBS
• Vision Insurance coverages
• Optional dental plan
• 2 weeks of PTO, negotiable
• Profit Sharing
• Major Holiday closures
• More

Contact

George Sherlock

Quote job ref

JN-062026-7039366