Manufacturing Cost Estimator & Quote Specialist

DeKalb Health; Aurora; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to generate, track, and communicate estimating activities for new and existing customers. The role involves quoting programs end-to-end and ensuring manufacturability and project alignment.

The candidate will handle RFQ preparation, pricing data gathering, and collaboration with tool shops to support program launches. Strong communication and CAD/MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in manufacturing; automotive experience is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentations skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; CAD tools for design review.
• Strong relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to advocate for clients and communicate needs clearly.
• Proactive in identifying and driving financial benefits for clients.
• Past launches of programs on time and on budget are advantageous.
• Think strategically and remain results-oriented.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in plastic injection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prepare RFQs based on customer requirements and create screen dumps of parts with dimensions.
• Download and store data from customer websites; discuss issues with customers.
• Maintain estimation logs and organize estimations by customer.
• Obtain accurate and current pricing and other pertinent information for materials.
• Assist in tool selection decisions based on annual requirements and part size.
• Collaborate with tool shops; share data for mold and check-fixture estimations.
• Accept purchase orders from quotes; verify details and PO parameters match.
• Support program launches and sourcing activities.
• Enter historical data into databases as required.
• Work with Program Management to explain costs and provide analysis when needed.

Skills

3+ years manufacturing

Communication skills

Relationship building

Customer advocacy

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Project launches

Plastic injection

Education

Engineering degree (university or college)

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

NX CAD

CATIA CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

DeKalb Health is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to generate, track, and communicate estimating activities for new and existing customers. The role involves quoting programs end-to-end and ensuring manufacturability and project alignment.

The candidate will handle RFQ preparation, pricing data gathering, and collaboration with tool shops to support program launches. Strong communication and CAD/MS Office skills are essential.