Estimating Engineer – Hands-on Custom Machinery

Connect-Force; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-Force is seeking an Estimating Engineer to join its growing industrial machinery team in Southeast Michigan. You will evaluate customer requirements, develop cost estimates, and prepare technical proposals for custom machinery and automation projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mechanical design, manufacturing estimating, and BOM preparation, and will collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and production to deliver accurate quotes.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical/ manufacturing engineering, estimating, or related roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial machinery.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with machining, fabrication, assembly, and cost estimation.
• Experience preparing estimates, quotations, BOMs, or technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple engineering and manufacturing departments.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, technical drawings, and project requirements to determine equipment scope and feasibility.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for custom machinery, mechanical assemblies, manufacturing equipment, and automation projects.
• Prepare technical quotations, proposals, and supporting documentation for new equipment opportunities.
• Estimate material, component, fabrication, machining, assembly, engineering, and labor costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing personnel to obtain accurate pricing and lead times.
• Maintain estimating documentation, cost breakdowns, and proposal records.
• Help improve estimating methods, templates, and processes as the company expands.
• Communicate with internal teams to ensure project assumptions and technical requirements are understood.

Skills

Estimating

Proposals & quotations

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Cost analysis

Interdepartmental collaboration

Problem-solving

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Connect-Force is seeking an Estimating Engineer to join its growing industrial machinery team in Southeast Michigan. You will evaluate customer requirements, develop cost estimates, and prepare technical proposals for custom machinery and automation projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with mechanical design, manufacturing estimating, and BOM preparation, and will collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and production to deliver accurate quotes.