Lead Manufacturing Estimator
- Partners with customers to develop quotes and to deliver maximized customer satisfaction while driving revenue and margin in a timely fashion
- Review customer RFQs, specifications, drawings, and technical requirements to develop detailed cost estimates
- Prepare accurate material, labor, overhead, and outside processing cost calculations
- Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and routing estimates
- Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to validate processes, cycle times, and feasibility
- Source and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes as needed
- Analyze historical cost data and production performance to improve estimate accuracy
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements during the estimating phase
- Support Sales with pricing strategies, margin analysis, and proposal preparation
- Maintain estimating documentation, pricing models, and cost databases
- Assist with post-job cost reviews to compare estimated vs. actual costs
- Daily Oversight of Front-End Team
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing estimating, customer service, or similar roles
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (required) *Epicor Preferred
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication, machining, assembly, or similar)
- Experience creating and managing BOMs and routings
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP-based reporting
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and multitasking skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in engineered-to-order (ETO) or make-to-order (MTO) manufacturing
- Prior customer-facing experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Familiarity with cost rollups, margin analysis, and post-job cost reviews
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
- Ability to work in an open office environment
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit at a desk
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
- Light to moderate lifting is required
- Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
- Front-End Team
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