Injection Molding Cost Estimator — Impact & Equity

Blackwing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Equity opportunity

Influence quoting workflows

Job summary

Atomic Industries seeks a detail-oriented Injection Molding Cost Estimator to support quoting, pricing strategy and business development. You’ll analyze part geometry, material specs, mold complexity, and volumes to model cost scenarios and propose pricing aligned with margin goals.

You’ll work across engineering, tooling, and operations to turn RFQs into clear, competitive proposals and build cost models that improve with data and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost estimating experience in injection molding or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of material, machine rates, overhead and labor costs.
• Familiar with cost modelling software such as Excel, aPriori or ProEst.
• Able to read 2D prints and interpret 3D CAD models.
• Excellent Excel/Sheets skills; CRM/quoting databases are a plus.
• Bonus: pricing experience in automotive, consumer goods or medical molding.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, part files and customer requirements.
• Estimate complete part cost including material, cycle time, labor and overhead.
• Quote mold/tooling costs using internal templates and tooling inputs.
• Model pricing strategies: full tool cost, subsidized tooling, or tooling at cost.
• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering to build compelling proposals and timelines.
• Track historical data and build cost models that improve over time.
• Assist in evaluating "free tool" models based on volume and price tradeoffs.
• Help automate cost modeling and quoting workflows with the software team.
• Support profitability analysis and pricing revisions in negotiations.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Injection Molding

2D/3D CAD reading

Excel/Sheets

Tools

Excel

aPriori

ProEst

Job description

Atomic Industries seeks a detail-oriented Injection Molding Cost Estimator to support quoting, pricing strategy and business development. You’ll analyze part geometry, material specs, mold complexity, and volumes to model cost scenarios and propose pricing aligned with margin goals.

You’ll work across engineering, tooling, and operations to turn RFQs into clear, competitive proposals and build cost models that improve with data and experience.