Injection Molding Cost Estimator for Automotive Parts

Linked Professional Services; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked, LLC in Michigan is seeking a quotes engineer to assess cost for injection-molded parts used in automotive interiors and exteriors, including A/B-pillars and wheel flares.

The role emphasizes building cycle times from scratch, calculating machine costs, and integrating secondary equipment into proposals, using Paperless Parts as a major tool.

Qualified candidates will have plastics cost estimating experience, knowledge of thermoplastics, and an understanding of assembly costs.

Qualifications

• Experience with plastics cost estimating or injection molding.
• Knowledge of TPO, PP, ABS, and other thermoplastics.
• Ability to calculate injection molding cycle times and machine costs.
• Understanding of secondary operations and assembly costs.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Quote injection-molded parts for automotive interiors/exteriors.
• Integrate secondary equipment into cost proposals (robotic bonding, sonic welding).
• Consider fixtures and gauges quoted by another estimator.
• Think beyond software models to validate estimates.

Skills

Plastics cost estimating

Injection molding knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Automotive manufacturing experience

Paperless Parts experience

Tools

Paperless Parts

Job description

Linked, LLC in Michigan is seeking a quotes engineer to assess cost for injection-molded parts used in automotive interiors and exteriors, including A/B-pillars and wheel flares.

The role emphasizes building cycle times from scratch, calculating machine costs, and integrating secondary equipment into proposals, using Paperless Parts as a major tool.

Qualified candidates will have plastics cost estimating experience, knowledge of thermoplastics, and an understanding of assembly costs.