Manufacturing Company Estimator

Manufacturing Estimator
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.

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
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
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
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, tooling, and production methods
• Experience developing cost estimates for material, labor, tooling, and manufacturing operations
• Experience with wire forming, springs, metal stamping, machining, fabrication, or other precision metal manufacturing processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business software
Stable business with a strong reputation in precision manufacturing
Diverse customer base and challenging technical projects
Bonus opportunities
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.