Cost Estimator

USF; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

US Farathane, a premier plastics manufacturer in Auburn Hills, MI, is hiring a Cost Estimator to support our Tech Center on-site. You will develop quotations for new work and engineering changes, review data and drawings, and present pricing for approval to senior management.

Responsibilities include maintaining quotations, supporting cost reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate costing and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical drawings and evaluate data for process and tooling costs.
• Understanding of plastic injection molding processes and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and price quotations for new work and engineering changes.
• Prepare internal and external requests for supporting costs.
• Use cost estimating models to present pricing and investment for approval.

Skills

Read technical drawings

CAD viewing software

Cost estimation

Excel / Windows software

Math aptitude

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Finance / business knowledge

Education

Secondary degree in Business/Finance/Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

CAD viewing software

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Location: Auburn Hills - Technology Center, MI

Job Id:2036

# of Openings:1

US Farathane is hiring for a Cost Estimator, this role will support our Corporate Tech Center located on-site in Auburn Hills Michigan

Summary:

The Cost Estimator is responsible for processing new business quotations, engineering change quotations, cost returns directed by the Cost Development Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates and price quotations on new work and engineering changes by reviewing data, drawings, or documents to determine required process, tooling, materials, labor and capital.
• Prepare internal and external requests for supporting costs.
• Utilize cost estimating models to complete and present pricing and investment for approval to Senior Management.
• Process and present and the approved pricing in the customer’s format.
• Create and maintain record of quotations in electronic database and files.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read technical drawings and evaluate data using PC based viewing software to determine most efficient process and tool construction while considering production volumes and part specification requirements.
• Understanding of plastic injection molding process and assemblies, mold construction and related costs.
• Familiar with automotive OEM Forms and cost standards
• Proficient with Windows Software (Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent communication and organization skills, along with strong math background
• Flexibility – ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet project deadlines.
• Team player within a progressive work environment
• Completion/Pursuit of a secondary degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field
• Cost calculation, manufacturing, or related experience
• Working knowledge of CAD viewing software

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-10 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

• This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

About US Farathane

US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions.

We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end‑to-
to-end support.

Additional Information

• Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.
• US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.