Cost Estimating Engineer

Integrity Trade Services, LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrity Trade Services, LLC is seeking a Cost Estimating Engineer in Sulligent, AL. The role involves preparing accurate quotations, evaluating materials and labor, and supporting cross-functional teams to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable solutions.

Responsibilities include reviewing specs, developing cost models, collaborating with Sourcing, Engineering, and Sales, and driving continuous improvement in quoting accuracy and margins. DOE applies to salary up to $90K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field required.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, engineering drawings, product configurations, and application requirements to develop accurate quotations.
• Evaluate materials, labor, product configurations, and manufacturing methods to determine overall product costs.
• Work with Sourcing and Procurement to obtain supplier pricing and assess vendor quotations.
• Develop and maintain cost models, pricing calculations, quotation records, and supporting documentation.
• Recommend cost-reduction and value-enhancement opportunities while preserving product quality and performance.
• Verify that quotations meet company pricing standards, lead-time expectations, and profitability goals.
• Support timely quote completion, pricing accuracy, and margin objectives.

Skills

Cost estimating

Engineering drawings

CAD interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Cost Estimating Engineer- Up to $90K/annuallyDOE!
This position is a direct hire opportunity!

Integrity Trade Services ishiring aCost Estimating Engineerfor ourmanufacturing clientto start immediately upto $90K/annually DOE!Receive comprehensive benefits through our clientupon hire!
Responsibilities:

The Cost Estimating Engineer prepares accurate product quotations and provides technical design assistance for standard and custom-engineered products. This position connects Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Management by converting customer requirements into practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.

• Review customer specifications, engineering drawings, product configurations, and application requirements to develop accurate quotations.
• Evaluate materials, labor, product configurations, and manufacturing methods to determine overall product costs.
• Work with Sourcing and Procurement to obtain supplier pricing and assess vendor quotations.
• Develop and maintain cost models, pricing calculations, quotation records, and supporting documentation.
• Recommend cost-reduction and value-enhancement opportunities while preserving product quality and performance.
• Verify that quotations meet company pricing standards, lead-time expectations, and profitability goals.
• Support timely quote completion, pricing accuracy, and margin objectives.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, schematics, bills of materials, and product specifications.
• Assess designs for manufacturability, feasibility, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Provide support for custom product development, prototype reviews, testing, and pre-production engineering activities.
• Partner with Design Engineering to suggest design changes that improve value, manufacturability, and cost.
• Provide technical information to Sales, Operations, and customer-facing teams regarding product capabilities and configurations.
• Support engineering change implementation and assist with minimizing costs related to design changes and quotation errors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Management to align customer requirements, product design, and cost objectives.
• Participate in project reviews, design meetings, and quotation discussions.
• Help address technical and commercial concerns throughout the quoting and order fulfillment processes.
• Contribute to standardization and process improvement initiatives across engineering and quoting functions.
• Support effective project execution, customer responsiveness, and cross-functional communication.
• Maintain complete and accurate records related to quotations, cost analyses, design reviews, product data, and engineering activities.
• Assist with developing and updating technical documentation and spare parts information.
• Use ERP, engineering, business intelligence, and workflow management systems to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Apply Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and automation tools to enhance quoting and engineering workflows.
• Identify ways to improve quoting accuracy, engineering productivity, product configuration management, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization projects.
• Help establish and implement best practices for estimating, design reviews, quotation development, and product configuration.

Location: Sulligent, AL
Schedule/Shift Details: Day shift

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field required.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Value Engineer I

• Two or more years of experience in mechanical product design, manufacturing engineering, estimating, quotation development, or a related technical position.

Value Engineer II

• Three to five years of experience in mechanical product design, manufacturing engineering, estimating, quotation development, or a related technical position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering drawings.
• Ability to interpret CAD models, schematics, bills of materials, and product specifications.
• Experience with cost estimating