Cost Estimator - Prototyping Quotes & CAD Data Expert

Technique, Inc Jobs; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Professional Development

Referral Program

Paid Training

On The Job Training

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Technique is seeking a Cost Estimator at our Jackson, Michigan facility to join the Cost Estimating team. Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Cost Estimator is responsible for creating accurate quotes for prototype and low-volume parts—including stampings, bent tubing, and assemblies, as well as related tools and fixtures.

This role manages incoming CAD data and customer prints to prepare quote packages in a timely manner, creates job and purchasing routers, and utilizes SolidWorks to compare

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent; background in cost estimating or quoting preferred.
• Experience with CAD software and reading engineering prints, or a willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Basic understanding of metal forming, tube bending, and machining.
• Basic knowledge of materials.
• Basic familiarity with ERP systems.
• Ability to multitask and perform well under deadline pressure.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimating – Create accurate quotes for a wide variety of prototype and low-volume parts, including stampings, bent tubing, and assemblies, as well as related tools and fixtures
• Quote Package Preparation – Manage incoming CAD data and customer prints to prepare quote packages in a timely manner
• Router Creation – Create job and purchasing routers
• Revision Comparison – Utilize SolidWorks to compare part revisions for quoting purposes

Skills

CAD software

Engineering prints reading

GD&T

ERP systems

Multitasking

US work eligibility

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

Epicor

E2

SAP

Job description

Technique is seeking a Cost Estimator at our Jackson, Michigan facility to join the Cost Estimating team. Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Cost Estimator is responsible for creating accurate quotes for prototype and low-volume parts—including stampings, bent tubing, and assemblies, as well as related tools and fixtures.

This role manages incoming CAD data and customer prints to prepare quote packages in a timely manner, creates job and purchasing routers, and utilizes SolidWorks to compare