Estimating Engineer: Custom Machinery & Automation

Connect-Force; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force is seeking an Estimating Engineer to join its growing team in Southeast Michigan. The role focuses on evaluating customer requirements, building accurate cost estimates, and preparing technical proposals for custom machinery and automation projects.

The ideal candidate will interpret mechanical drawings, assess manufacturing costs, and collaborate across engineering, purchasing, and production to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, estimating, and technical proposals.
• Strong understanding of industrial machinery design, manufacture, and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements to determine equipment scope and feasibility.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for custom machinery and automation projects.
• Prepare technical quotations, proposals, and supporting documentation for new equipment opportunities.
• Estimate material, fabrication, machining, assembly, and labor costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing to obtain pricing and lead times.
• Support handoffs from estimating to engineering and manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Estimating

Technical proposals

Industrial equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Connect-Force is seeking an Estimating Engineer to join its growing team in Southeast Michigan. The role focuses on evaluating customer requirements, building accurate cost estimates, and preparing technical proposals for custom machinery and automation projects.

The ideal candidate will interpret mechanical drawings, assess manufacturing costs, and collaborate across engineering, purchasing, and production to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.