Mechanical Estimator Lead — Hands-On & Mentoring

Mantech Enterprises; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Flexible scheduling

Professional development support

RRSP with 4% employer matching

Job summary

Mantech Enterprises in North Vancouver, BC seeks a full-time Mechanical Estimator Lead to guide our estimating team while remaining hands-on with technical cost analysis for custom manufacturing projects.

You will manage RFQs from review to quotation, interpret drawings for manufacturability, and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate, margin-driven estimates and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, machining, metal fabrication, or related manufacturing environment.
• Construction estimating alone not sufficient without machining/manufacturing background.
• Experience preparing estimates in a machine shop or metal fabrication setting.
• Ability to interpret drawings and determine manufacturability and cost.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and cost calculation principles.

Responsibilities

• Receive, triage, and delegate RFQs with sales and estimating teams.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and specifications for gaps and manufacturability.
• Clarify project requirements with customers and coordinate input from internal specialists.
• Determine labour, machining, materials, finishing, and logistics requirements.
• Prepare detailed estimates using ProShop ERP and historical data.
• Follow up on quotations, verify POs, and create work orders.
• Collaborate with engineering and fabrication to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Lead and develop the estimating team, establish procedures and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Leadership

Machining knowledge

Material costs

ERP/ProShop

Tools

ProShop ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mantech Enterprises in North Vancouver, BC seeks a full-time Mechanical Estimator Lead to guide our estimating team while remaining hands-on with technical cost analysis for custom manufacturing projects.

You will manage RFQs from review to quotation, interpret drawings for manufacturability, and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate, margin-driven estimates and efficient workflows.