Engineer / Manufacturing Cost Estimator
Regal Research
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Job summary
Regal Research & Mfg. Co. in East Plano, TX seeks a Manufacturing Cost Estimator to own the quoting process using Paperless Parts.
You will translate customer requirements into cost-effective quotes and collaborate with engineering, sales and production to win business. Applicants should know sheet metal and machining, read drawings with SolidWorks, and identify cost drivers and risks. This in-person, innovation-driven role offers flexible hours and a strong team culture focused on quality and
Qualifications
- Proficiency with Paperless Parts or a similar digital quoting platform is essential.
- Experience with CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and common manufacturing materials/processes.
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks for reading models and recognizing features.
- Strong communication skills and detail-oriented with good organizational abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Drive quoting using Paperless Parts to develop accurate, fast, and repeatable estimates.
- Interpret customer drawings and specifications for manufacturability and scope.
- Identify cost drivers and risks; document quote assumptions for traceability.
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, and project management to ensure successful hand-offs.
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Job description
This is not a construction, home-building, or insurance estimation role.
This is your opportunity to step into the future of precision manufacturing.
We’re a leading contract manufacturer serving the Aerospace, Medical, Commercial, and Semiconductor Equipment industries. Regal is known for combining cutting-edge technology, modern software, and a relentless focus on quality to deliver complex parts for demanding customers. We're headquartered in East Plano, TX, with a clean, well-equipped facility and a strong emphasis on team culture, innovation, and long-term growth.
We are currently seeking a Cost Estimator who is ready to take manufacturing quoting to the next level—with Paperless Parts as the foundation of the process.
As a Manufacturing Cost Estimator, you’ll own the quoting process using Paperless Parts, our cloud-based quoting and collaboration platform. Your work will directly influence Regal’s ability to win business, launch new parts quickly, and ensure pricing accuracy. You'll work closely with engineering, sales, project management, and production to translate complex customer requirements into competitive, cost-effective quotes.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives on precision, understands sheet metal and machining processes, and wants to grow with a forward-thinking manufacturing team.
- Drive the quoting process using Paperless Parts to develop accurate, fast, and repeatable estimates
- Interpret customer drawings, models, and specifications for manufacturability and scope
- Identify cost drivers and risks, and provide transparency in how quotes are structured
- Act as a technical resource for sales, engineering, and project management teams
- Clarify part features, lead time impacts, and risk factors that affect pricing and execution
- Support the hand-off process from quote to order, ensuring production is set up for success
- Document assumptions and variables behind each quote for traceability and clarity
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the quoting process through feedback, automation, and workflow optimization
- Proficiency with Paperless Parts or a similar digital quoting platform is essential
- Working knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and common manufacturing materials/processes
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks (for reading models and recognizing features)
- Strong communication skills for interfacing with technical and non-technical team members
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Modern tools: We’re a Paperless Parts-forward shop with an automation-first mindset
- Growth environment: We invest in your development through training, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure
- Flexible work hours: Maintain balance while contributing meaningfully
- Strong team culture: You’ll work with professionals who care deeply about the craft and each other
- Real impact: You’ll directly help us win key business and launch complex new parts
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Engineering Degree
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