Cost Estimator

LeoForce; Montgomeryville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Mid Level Cost Estimator to join our manufacturing team in Montgomeryville, PA. You will review customer drawings, define processes, and develop accurate quotes for custom projects.

You'll determine work centers, setup/run times, and material needs, solicit supplier quotations, and maintain detailed production notes to support timely, competitive bidding. This onsite role offers stability, growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Mid Level experience in cost estimation and quoting.
• Ability to review customer drawings and translate into actionable quotes.
• Strong attention to detail in determining work centers, operations, timings, and materials.
• Effective communication with customers and suppliers during the quoting process.
• Thorough note-taking to support production across work centers.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings and define processes to meet customer specifications with accuracy and efficiency
• Determine required work centers, order of operations, setup/run times, and material needs with attention to detail
• Solicit quotations from material suppliers and outside service vendors (e.g., plating, painting, silk screening, heat treating) as needed
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify specifications or resolve questions during the quoting process
• Document detailed notes to support successful execution of production across all defined work centers

Skills

Cost estimation

Quotations

Customer communication

Manufacturing processes

Documentation

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $32 - $44 per hour

Job Details

• Review customer drawings and define processes to meet customer specifications with accuracy and efficiency
• Determine required work centers, order of operations, setup/run times, and material needs with attention to detail
• Solicit quotations from material suppliers and outside service vendors (e.g., plating, painting, silk screening, heat treating) as needed
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify specifications or resolve questions during the quoting process
• Document detailed notes to support successful execution of production across all defined work centers

A bit about us

We are a well-established custom machining and fabrication company known for delivering precision, quality, and reliability to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Cost Estimator to join our team and play a critical role in supporting accurate, timely, and competitive quoting for our custom projects.

Why join us

• Permanent, full-time onsite role with stability and growth potential
• Competitive pay: $32–$44/hr plus 7+ hours of overtime available weekly
• Excellent benefits package including 401(k) with company match, insurance, holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Direct impact on operations, reporting to the company president
• Collaborative environment working alongside two other experienced estimators

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