Lead Estimator - Metal Stamping & Fabrication

Anchor Mfg; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Mfg is seeking an Estimating Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Ohio. The role centers on accurately estimating project costs and timelines for metal stamping, welding, and fabrication, with emphasis on tooling experience.

You will lead the Estimating department, analyze quote opportunities, and coordinate with Engineering on changes, while ensuring competitive pricing and efficient resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Journeyman Die Maker, or equivalent experience.
• Three years of experience managing projects.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling and materials.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Experience in automotive, appliance, or heavy truck industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Estimating department relative to quotation accuracy and priority setting with Sales for quote completion.
• Analyze all quote opportunities to determine if they meet Anchor’s threshold parameters for quoting.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for metal stamping, welding, and fabrication projects from customer specs and drawings.
• Coordinate with Engineering and other departments on active product engineering changes.
• Communicate status of quote backlog at weekly Sales meetings.
• Represent Estimating when clarifying the quoting process with customers.
• Develop additional sources for quoting Capital Equipment for new projects.
• Contribute to APQP process focusing on estimating questions in gates 1, 2, 4 and 5.
• Coordinate completion of customer feasibility forms and Cost Breakdowns.
• Mentor and develop other estimators in the department; drive accountability.
• Develop and mentor other estimators; drive accountability in Estimating Department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

GD&T skills

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Time management

Tooling knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Journeyman Die Maker

Job description

Anchor Mfg is seeking an Estimating Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Ohio. The role centers on accurately estimating project costs and timelines for metal stamping, welding, and fabrication, with emphasis on tooling experience.

You will lead the Estimating department, analyze quote opportunities, and coordinate with Engineering on changes, while ensuring competitive pricing and efficient resource allocation.