Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team. In this role, you will assist the company in making profitable business decisions by gathering information and preparing accurate estimates. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and has a proven track record as an Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and customer requirements to determine material, labor, overhead, and production costs.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and formal customer quotations in accordance with company pricing strategies and margin objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to confirm assumptions, routings, and lead times.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities, alternative materials, and cost-reduction strategies during the estimating process.
• Maintain and update estimating tools, databases, supplier pricing, and historical cost data.
• Support the Sales team with bid preparation, proposal development, and commercial negotiations.
• Analyze awarded and lost quotes to improve estimating accuracy and future pricing decisions.
• Ensure estimates comply with internal quality systems, safety requirements, and applicable standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with business needs.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
  • Minimum of 35 years of estimating experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and estimating or cost-modeling software.
• Professional Skills:
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in estimating custom mechanical assemblies, industrial chains, conveyors, or heavy industrial equipment.
  • Associates or Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Familiarity with value engineering, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong commercial awareness and customer focus.
  • Highly organized, methodical, and results-oriented.
  • Self-motivated with a commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  • High integrity and accountability.
• Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
  • Office-based role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Periodic exposure to production areas and industrial equipment.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work at a computer for prolonged durations.