Estimating Manager

Ellsworth Corporation; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Bonus plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Ellsworth Corporation, via Ellsworth Adhesives, seeks an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function at TapeCase in Elk Grove Village, IL. This on-site/hybrid role focuses on delivering accurate cost estimates for OEM and general converting opportunities, with emphasis on gasket and die-cut applications.

You will manage a team of estimators, drive pricing strategy and margin performance, and ensure data integrity across BOMs, routings, and the item master in ERP. Minimal travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estimating, quoting, engineering, or related role required.
• 3+ years of management or people leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with cost modeling, pricing, and margin management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred; other combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical and Senior Technical Estimators, including hiring, performance management, and capability development.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of cost estimates to ensure accuracy across materials, labor, routing, tooling, overhead, manufacturability, and margin targets.
• Execute pricing and margin strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, and growth across OEM and general converting work.
• Review complex or high-value opportunities and provide direction on materials, processes, tooling, and key cost drivers.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of estimating data within ERP systems, including BOMs, routings, and item master data.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Estimating tools

Job description

Ellsworth Corporation

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has an Estimating Manager opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into Tape Case, LLC, an Ellsworth Corporation company located in Elk Grove Village, IL and is an on-site/hybrid role.

Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

At TapeCase, we design, convert, manufacture, and distribute highly engineered adhesive tape products. We add value to the highly engineered products we sell by enhancing their delivered formats by offering expansive tape converting services to provide a custom tape solution for nearly any application. Learn more about us here.

This role leads and develops the estimating function at TapeCase, delivering accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates across OEM and general converting opportunities, with a primary focus on gasket and die-cut applications. It also manages estimating operations, pricing strategy, and margin performance, ensuring alignment between commercial objectives and manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical and Senior Technical Estimators, including hiring, performance management, and capability development
• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of cost estimates to ensure accuracy across materials, labor, routing, tooling, overhead, manufacturability, and margin targets
• Execute pricing and margin strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, and growth across OEM and general converting work
• Review complex or high-value opportunities and provide direction on materials, processes, tooling, and key cost drivers
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of estimating data within ERP systems, including BOMs, routings, and item master data.

Perks & Benefits

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estimating, quoting, engineering, or related role required
• 3+ years of management or people leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with cost modeling, pricing, and margin management preferred
• High School diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred, Other combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Proficient in Excel and estimating tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements
• Working knowledge of manufacturing cost structures (material yield, labor standards, machine rates, tooling)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive process improvements
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or similar quality systems preferred
• Minimal travel; occasional as needed (<10%)

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.