Estimator / Planner (Manufacturing)

Ajulia Executive Search; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search is seeking an Estimator/Planner in Everett, Washington to support manufacturing operations by creating job estimates and planning workflows. This role involves gathering technical data, reviewing customer requirements, and coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely availability of materials.

The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of metal forming, machining, and heat-treat specifications while demonstrating excellent organizational and communication skills. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (engineering, manufacturing, or related field).
• Understanding of metal forming, machining, metal finishing, and heat-treat processes.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Calculate labor, material, tooling, and outside-processing costs to develop accurate job estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including labor hours, machine time, materials, and special processing.
• Plan and schedule jobs to maintain efficient production flow and meet customer delivery dates.
• Source materials and outside services, request quotes, and track supplier lead times.
• Coordinate workflow through the shop, ensuring capacity, materials, and processing are aligned with schedule requirements.

Skills

Metal forming knowledge

Metal finishing understanding

Heat-treat specifications knowledge

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Estimator/Planner supports manufacturing operations by creating job estimates, planning workflows, and scheduling production activities. This role gathers technical data, reviews customer requirements, and coordinates with suppliers to ensure materials and outside processing are available on time.

This role requires strong knowledge of metal forming, metal finishing, and heat‑treat specifications, along with the ability to manage schedules and communicate with suppliers and customers.

This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.

Responsibilities

• Calculate labor, material, tooling, and outside‑processing costs to develop accurate job estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including labor hours, machine time, materials, and special processing.
• Develop process steps and create work instructions, including routing, job travelers, and required inspection points.
• Gather and review all technical data, including drawings, specifications, tolerances, and industry standards.
• Plan and schedule jobs to maintain efficient production flow and meet customer delivery dates.
• Source materials and outside services, request quotes, and track supplier lead times.
• Coordinate workflow through the shop, ensuring capacity, materials, and processing are aligned with schedule requirements.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to ensure all requirements are understood and incorporated into planning.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, suppliers, and customers to support job execution and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (engineering, manufacturing, or related field).
• Understanding of metal forming, machining, metal finishing, and heat‑treat processes.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)