Estimator II

Vantedge Medical; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vander-Bend, part of Vantedge Medical, seeks an Estimator II onsite in Stockton to cost parts and prepare quotes. You will handle complex sheet metal parts and assemblies, leveraging VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP to calculate actual costs and communicate with Customer Account Managers.

The role requires at least 3 years in cost estimation, a deep knowledge of sheet metal services, and the ability to read blueprints and evaluate fabrication implications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in cost estimation or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of costs for painting, plating, silk-screening, and other sheet metal services.
• Extensive knowledge of sources for sheet metal parts and services.
• Ability to manipulate numbers accurately and quickly.
• Ability to read blueprints and assess fabrication implications.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques and methods.
• Good communication with sales, production, and staff.
• Mastery of VISUAL Manufacturing ERP system modules.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs of parts for customers using VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP or paper forms.
• Obtain quotations for external services and materials from vendors or Buyers.
• Consult with suppliers to clarify requirements and negotiate best pricing; consult Estimating Supervisor for high-complexity quotes.
• Consult production staff to determine time required for complex tasks.
• Review pricing history and outside service cost history in the system.
• Validate material requirements, notes, specs and tolerances for availability and feasibility.
• Evaluate fabrication based on current equipment or on order.
• Submit quotes for supervisor review when warranted due to complexity or sensitivity.
• Use the system to generate cost data and determine actual cost for completed parts on re-quotes.
• Communicate quotes to customer accounts using letters and spreadsheets.

Skills

Numerical/profitability analysis

Reading blueprints

Sheet metal services knowledge

Cost estimation techniques

Communication with sales/production

Tools

VISUAL Manufacturing ERP

Job description

Estimator II

Onsite | Full-Time | Permanent

Salaried| $85k - $110k

*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

About Us:

Vander-Bend is a U.S.-based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next-generation data centers, enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted, domestic manufacturing, we deliver quality, speed, and innovation at scale—redefining AI infrastructure for the future.

We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical, the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About this Opportunity:

This is the journey level estimating position responsible for estimating the cost of parts and communicating quotes to Customer Account Managers. The Estimator 2 is capable of creating estimates for the most complex sheet metal parts and electromechanical assemblies, under a minimum of supervision. They are highly capable of the use of the VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP system and very familiar with service costing.

Responsibilities

• Estimates costs of parts for customers by use of VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP system or by completion of paper estimating forms.
• Obtains quotations for outside services and materials either by direct contact with vendors or by requesting assistance of the Buyers.
• Consults with service or material suppliers to clarify requirements and negotiates best pricing available. Generally, consults with the Estimating Supervisor to determine whether service quotes are reasonable prior to using them.
• Consults with production staff including supervisors, lead workers, and others as necessary to determine the time required for completing complex or unusual tasks.
• Consults computer system to review pricing history and outside service cost history for parts.
• Validates all material requirements, notes, specifications and tolerances for availability and feasibility.
• Evaluates fabrication based on existing equipment currently installed or on equipment company has on order.
• Request DFM as needed from Engineering Department.
• Submits quotes to the Estimating Supervisor for review only when warranted by high complexity or sensitive nature of quote.
• Uses computer system to generate cost data and determines “actual cost” of completed parts when a re-quote request warrants review.
• Communicates quotes to customer account managers using printed quote letters and spreadsheets.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus demonstrated mastery of the required knowledge and skills.
• Requires extensive, demonstrable working knowledge of costs of painting, plating, silk-screening, and other common sheet metal services.
• Requires extensive working knowledge of available sources of supply for sheet metal parts and services.
• The ability to manipulate numbers accurately and quickly is necessary.
• Requires the ability to read and understand blueprints and see the fabrication implications of most details on the sheet metal parts.
• Should have very good knowledge of fabrication techniques and methods.
• Should be able to communicate well with sales, production, and other staff.
• Must be able to recognize when a detail is not understood and to request assistance.
• Must have mastery of the VISUAL MANUFACTURING ERP system’s manufacturing, estimating, and Part Maintenance modules.