Cost Estimator & Support (Metal Stamping)

Job Description

Job Description

Crucial Link is recruiting for a
Cost Estimator & Support Specialist in
Strongsville, OH!

Direct Hire - $70,000/yr salary plus benefits.

Must be willing to submit to Nationwide Background Check, Pre-Employment Drug Test, and Client Application.

Cost Estimator & Support Specialist

Location: Strongsville, OH
Department: Estimating
Status: Full-Time – Direct Hire

Position Overview

The Cost Estimator & Support Specialist is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, managing customer quotes, and supporting both the Sales and Estimating departments. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective estimating processes and providing exceptional service to customers and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promote a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Quoting & Estimating

• Verify all incoming Requests for Quote (RFQs); assign quote numbers and log them into the system.
• Enter quote data into databases and maintain accurate electronic filing.
• Translate internal cost estimate worksheets into customer-facing quote formats.
• Close quotes in the tracking system once submitted.
• Service quotes by gathering missing information and submitting completed packages to customers and Sales Representatives.
• Assist in quarterly customer price updates and review customer purchase orders as needed.
• Conduct re-quotes based on labor, material, component, or volume changes.
• Determine required strip layouts, die types, secondary operations, production methods, and packaging needs for cost-efficient manufacturing.
• Complete all estimating forms, including tooling forms, parts estimating, raw material requisitions, and breakdown forms.
• Request and secure competitive vendor quotes for outsourced materials, tooling, or processes.
• Evaluate customer-provided documents (tooling breakdowns, packaging instructions, etc.) to determine accurate cost inputs.
• Upload and download required data through customer portals and FTP sites.

Customer & Internal Support

• Respond to customer questions and provide timely, accurate communication.
• Partner with Sales Representatives to address customer needs.
• Support Sales and Engineering with new and existing program requirements.
• Review and validate short-paid or overpaid invoices for accurate pricing.
• Provide reporting for the Sales Team and Estimating Manager as requested.
• Assist in special projects and process improvements as needed.

General Expectations

• Maintain strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.

Education, Experience & Skills

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of metal stamping, tooling, and production assembly processes highly preferred.
• Experience in Tool & Die, Metal Stamping, or Assembly environments is a strong plus.
• CAD or tooling design experience preferred.
• Prior administrative or estimating experience beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Strong math aptitude and analytical abilities.
• Basic blueprint reading required.

Required On-the-Job Training

• Gateway and UseIt
• Customer portal training (as required)
• Customer quotation processes and forms
• Internal estimating procedures
• AutoCAD-type software for strip layout drawings
• Excel training as needed