CNC Machining Estimator

New Industries; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness club contributions

Employee meals/events

Job summary

N.E.W. Industries in Sturgeon Bay is seeking an Estimator to turn customer RFQs into accurate quotes for CNC machining processes. The role requires collaboration with engineering, production, and sales teams and strong hands-on experience in precision machining with a focus on cost analysis.

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k, recognizing the skills and experience that are valuable for this key position. Join our progressive team and contribute to exciting projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hand-on experience in precision CNC machining and setup for Lathes and Mills.
• Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, engineering drawings, and technical documentation from customers.
• Analyze manufacturing requirements to develop detailed cost and time estimates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quote accuracy.

Skills

Precision CNC machining

Programming experience

Interpreting engineering drawings

Material knowledge

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Tools

CNC Estimating software (Micro-Estimating)

Microsoft Office

Job description

N.E.W. Industries, a large, growing, innovative, and sophisticated CNC machine operation in beautiful Door County is a privately held, progressive business where you are a valued part of a team, and treated with respect and appreciation.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package with medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, a fitness membership supplement and a 401k with a match.

Position / Job description:

We are looking for an Estimator to turn customer RFQs (technical tight tolerance part drawings) into accurate quotes (including CNC Machining processes & sub-contract HT, Grind & Plating costs as required). This is an onsite position (not remote) and requires collaborating closely with Engineering, Production & Sales teams.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Review RFQ’s, engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications and technical documentation from customers across multiple industries including defense, construction, agriculture, power generation etc.
• Analyze manufacturing requirements to develop detailed cost and time estimates. Including materials, labor, CNC machining (turning & milling), welding, inspection and sub-contract processes (heat-treat, grind, paint, plating etc.).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, procurement and production regarding capability and to ensure quote accuracy.
• Interact with customers (primarily via email) to gather missing information, clarify requirements etc.
• Gather and document all costs from Material and Sub-Contract suppliers.
• Develop quotes within CNC Estimating software (Micro-Estimating) requiring tool-by-tool level detail for Lathe & Mill operations. Follow established standards.
• Multi-task in a fast paced, sometimes pressured environment. Sustaining work on quoting multiple parts and RFQ packages concurrently.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years hand-on experience in precision CNC machining and setup for Lathes and Mills.
• Programming experience is essential.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T and customer specification documents.
• Material knowledge (primarily carbon/alloy steel and aluminum) in barstock and casting/forging configuration and associated machining feeds and speeds.
• Strong analytical mindset, problem solving ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, documentation and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• CNC Estimating/Quoting experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Salary & Benefits:

We encourage you to meet with us to discuss the salary rangefor this position!

The salary will recognize your skills and experience which are valuable to this key position within our company!

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA with match
• Flex Benefit Plan
• 401k with match
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• NEW University training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness club contributions
• Employee meals/events