Employee-Owned Manufacturing Estimator | Cost & Value

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co.; New Berlin (WI); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for manufactured parts. You will review drawings, material, labor, tooling, and overhead costs while coordinating with sales, engineering, purchasing, production, and quality teams.

The role requires 2+ years in estimating or related manufacturing roles, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in manufacturing estimating, cost analysis, process planning, production, machining, fabrication, or a related role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, bills of material, and basic technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing, or other processes relevant to the operation.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software; experience with ERP, MRP, quoting, or estimating systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with close attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and manage multiple deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Review requests for quotation, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and customer requirements for completeness and manufacturability.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, machine time, tooling, setup, outside processing, packaging, freight, overhead, and other project requirements.
• Determine appropriate manufacturing methods, production sequences, equipment, staffing assumptions, cycle times, and lot-size considerations.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations for raw materials, components, tooling, and subcontracted services.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely assumptions, exceptions, exclusions, and lead times.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, purchasing, and sales to resolve technical questions and assess project risks.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering, process improvement, cost reduction, and improved manufacturability.
• Maintain estimating records, cost models, labor and machine rates, supplier pricing, and quotation history.
• Compare estimated costs with actual production results and update estimating standards based on lessons learned.
• Support customer discussions, bid reviews, change orders, and pricing revisions as needed.
• Manage multiple estimates and priorities while meeting customer and internal deadlines.
• Follow company safety, quality, confidentiality, and documentation requirements.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing estimating

Cost analysis

Process planning

Machining

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP

MRP

Quoting systems

CAD familiarity

Jobbeschreibung

Wenthe-Davidson Engineering Co. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for manufactured parts. You will review drawings, material, labor, tooling, and overhead costs while coordinating with sales, engineering, purchasing, production, and quality teams.

The role requires 2+ years in estimating or related manufacturing roles, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.