Manufacturing Cost & Proposal Estimator

Destaco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DESTACO, a Stabilus company, is seeking a Cost/Proposal Estimator-Engineer in Wheeling, IL. You will develop quotations, determine costs for modified products, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure accurate, timely proposals.

The role requires 2–4 years in customer service, MS Office proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join a global team and contribute to competitive pricing strategies in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-4 years of customer service experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with customer satisfaction surveys a plus.
• Associate’s degree in business or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and calculates quotations using pricing practices.
• Issues quotations based on lead times and request complexity.
• Communicates price sheet interpretation and delivery information.
• Determines costs for modified products and special items.
• Verifies price breakouts for gross-profit accuracy.
• Assesses most price effective proposal based on customer requirements.
• Performs engineering product sizing studies to determine best product for customer requirements.
• Suggests cost-cutting methods to improve procedures and price sheets.
• Interfaces with internal/external contacts to provide customer satisfaction.
• Supports sales and product engineers with accurate data and feedback.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in business

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

DESTACO, a Stabilus company, is seeking a Cost/Proposal Estimator-Engineer in Wheeling, IL. You will develop quotations, determine costs for modified products, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure accurate, timely proposals.

The role requires 2–4 years in customer service, MS Office proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join a global team and contribute to competitive pricing strategies in a manufacturing setting.