Mechanical Estimator Lead, Manufacturing

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

• Lead and mentor Mantech's estimating team while staying hands-on with technical, mechanical estimating for custom manufacturing projects
• Earn a competitive annual salary of $80,000-$100,000, negotiable depending on experience, plus extended health benefits, flexible scheduling, and ongoing professional development
• Join a close-knit, established manufacturing organization where your technical expertise and leadership will help shape the future of the estimating function

About Mantech Enterprises Inc

Since 1995, Mantech Enterprises has built a strong reputation for delivering precision-manufactured solutions for clients across North America and international markets. The company works with industries including pulp and paper, mining, alternative energy, film, and heavy industrial operations, offering custom machining, turnkey manufacturing, prototyping, and specialized installations tailored to each project’s needs. Backed by ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and CWB certifications, Mantech is known for its high standards, practical problem-solving, and long-standing client relationships built through consistent results.

Employees at Mantech become part of a close-knit team of engineers, machinists, fabricators, and technical specialists who take pride in hands-on work and seeing projects through from concept to completion. With a steady pipeline of varied work and opportunities to grow alongside the business, Mantech offers a workplace where craftsmanship, accountability, and teamwork matter.

For more information, please visit our website: mantechenterprises.com

About the Opportunity

Mantech Enterprises is looking for a full-time Mechanical Estimator Lead based in North Vancouver, BC.

Reporting to the President, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Mantech’s estimating function by combining hands-on technical estimating with day-to-day leadership, guidance, and workload coordination for the estimating team.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing manufacturing RFQs from initial review through quotation and order entry, ensuring estimates reflect customer requirements, technical feasibility, production costs, and margin targets.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receiving, triaging, and delegating incoming RFQs in collaboration with the sales and estimating teams
• Interpreting mechanical drawings and technical specifications to identify missing information, complex features, and manufacturability considerations
• Clarifying project requirements with customers and coordinating technical input from internal specialists
• Determining labour, machining, material, finishing, and logistics requirements for custom manufacturing projects
• Preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations using ProShop ERP, sales history, and established margin targets
• Following up on quotations and completing purchase-order verification, order entry, and work-order creation
• Collaborating with engineering, machining, and fabrication teams to develop practical, cost-effective manufacturing solutions
• Guiding the estimating team while helping establish effective procedures, structure, and continuous-improvement practices

About You

To qualify, you will need 5+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, machining, metal fabrication, or a related manufacturing environment.

Construction estimating experience alone will not satisfy the technical requirements of this position unless supported by relevant machining or manufacturing experience.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience preparing estimates and quotations within a machine shop, metal fabrication facility, or custom manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, fabrication methods, materials, measurement principles, and production requirements
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and identify technical gaps, complex features, and manufacturability concerns
• Experience calculating labour, machine time, materials, finishing, logistics, and other project costs
• Proficiency with ProShop or another manufacturing ERP system and Microsoft Office
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or workflow- coordination experience, or clear readiness to step into a lead role
• Strong customer-service and communication skills when clarifying technical requirements
• Effective planning, prioritization, organization, and time-management abilities

As our ideal candidate, you are a technically knowledgeable and approachable leader who enjoys sharing expertise, supporting others, and bringing people together. You will possess sound judgement, practical problem-solving abilities, accountability, adaptability, candour, and a continuous-improvement mindset, along with the ability to remain calm and tactful when priorities shift.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional who wants to remain hands-on with technical estimating while helping shape Mantech’s estimating function, strengthen team capabilities, and establish effective practices for the future.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, with a competitive annual salary of $80,000-$100,000, negotiable depending on experience, and a strong benefits package including:

• Extended health, dental, and medical coverage after 3 months
• Group RRSP program with 4% employer matching
• Flexible scheduling and time-banking options
• Support for professional development, apprenticeship pathways, certifications, and continuing education
• Office-based role reporting directly to the President, with a close-knit, collaborative team environment
• Team events and social activities including BBQs, pizza days, go-karting outings, and more
• A close-knit team environment built around open communication, loyalty, and long-term employee support

Ready to join a company built on craftsmanship, accountability, and practical problem-solving? Join Mantech and gear up for your next opportunity.