Estimator – Whitehall Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an Estimator in Whitehall, MI to join a network of Michigan manufacturers. The role involves partnering with local companies to quote parts, materials, and processes, aligning with engineering and production to deliver accurate estimates.

Candidates should have manufacturing estimating experience, strong math skills, and familiarity with ERP/CAD tools. This position is on-site in the Whitehall area with opportunities across Michigan’s manufacturing regions.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills and comfort with spreadsheets and ERP software.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet bid deadlines.
• Experience estimating costs in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Request quotes from suppliers for purchased parts and materials.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm manufacturing methods.
• Prepare and submit bid packages to customers by the deadline.
• Track awarded jobs and compare actual costs to the estimate.
• Update pricing when material costs or customer requirements change.
• Maintain estimating records and cost history in the company system.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare cost estimates.
• Calculate material, labor, and machine time for each job.

Skills

Strong math skills

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Experience estimating costs

Education

Associate or bachelor degree in engineering/business

Tools

ERP software

CAD software

Excel

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

Estimator | Whitehall, MI

Salary Range: $53,000 – $85,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a estimator? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Whitehall area seeking experienced Estimators.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Estimator opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Whitehall in Muskegon County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Whitehall area seeking Estimators who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Request quotes from suppliers for purchased parts and materials.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm manufacturing methods.
• Prepare and submit bid packages to customers by the deadline.
• Track awarded jobs and compare actual costs to the estimate.
• Update pricing when material costs or customer requirements change.
• Maintain estimating records and cost history in the company system.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare cost estimates.
• Calculate material, labor, and machine time for each job.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong math skills and comfort with spreadsheets and ERP software.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet bid deadlines.
• Experience estimating costs in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with cost breakdown structures and margin analysis.
• Background in a specific sector such as metalworking, plastics, or electronics.
• Associate or bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience with CAD software to review part geometry.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Estimating Engineer, Quote Specialist, Cost Analyst, Production Planner, Bid Coordinator, Sales Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Purchasing Agent, Cost Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers 3D Database Access Support Modeling Lean Manufacturing Estimates Six Sigma Analysis ERP Data Modeling Salary Hiring Partnerships SolidWorks Recruiting Compensation Expenses SAP Manufacturing Specifications AutoCAD Construction Excel Oracle Suppliers Materials Preparation Software Documentation Engineering Sales Communication

Salary Package:

$ 53,000.00 – 85,000.00 (US Dollar)