Fabrication Cost Estimator - Sheet Metal & Assemblies

MPE Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MPE Inc. in Milwaukee seeks a Costing Engineer to provide rapid, accurate estimates for fabricated sheet metal and high-level assemblies. You will partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations and Purchasing to analyze customer projects and deliver timely quotes.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of estimating experience in manufacturing, strong SolidWorks skills, GD&T know-how, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining margins.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years estimating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
• Good working experience with laser cutting, punching, brake press forming, welding, powder coating and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to work with internal and external resources and meet quick customer deadlines while being detail-oriented.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages using basic trigonometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• This role provides accurate and timely cost estimates for fabricated sheet metal products and complex assemblies based on customer prints/specifications.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to understand scope and priorities of projects.
• Interact with estimating team and sales staff to prioritize projects and make quote/no quote decisions.
• Work with suppliers and Supply Chain to source costs and assemble a clean quote package.
• Advise on alternative processes based on part characteristics and volume.
• Support make-vs-buy decisions to preserve margin.

Skills

Cost estimation

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Laser cutting

Punching

Brake press forming

Welding

Powder coating

Electro-mechanical assembly

Job description

MPE Inc. in Milwaukee seeks a Costing Engineer to provide rapid, accurate estimates for fabricated sheet metal and high-level assemblies. You will partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations and Purchasing to analyze customer projects and deliver timely quotes.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of estimating experience in manufacturing, strong SolidWorks skills, GD&T know-how, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining margins.