Manufacturing Estimator

gpac; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Skill expansion

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator in Illinois with experience in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, or production planning. The role focuses on reviewing RFQs, reading drawings, and developing accurate cost estimates for quotes.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, learn new processes quickly, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Production to optimize methods and costs. Training is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience or exposure to quoting, estimating, or cost analysis preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with GD&T and precision manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and technical aptitude.
• Willingness and ability to learn new manufacturing processes and estimating methods.

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and technical requirements to determine manufacturing processes, labor, materials, tooling, and outside services required.
• Develop manufacturing routings and prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and quotations.
• Evaluate machining, material, tooling, labor, machine, and outside-processing costs.
• Review parts for manufacturability and identify potential production challenges or opportunities to improve manufacturing methods and control costs.
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Production to develop quotes and provide technical information related to manufacturing capabilities, cost, and lead time.
• Utilize historical manufacturing information and production data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Support custom and engineered manufacturing projects from RFQ through production.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quoting/estimating

Reading drawings

Machining processes

GD&T

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Job description

Seeking: Manufacturing Estimator for an established and growing industrial manufacturing organization in Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing professional with experience in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, production planning, or related areas who has exposure to quoting, estimating, or manufacturing cost analysis. The company values manufacturing experience and technical aptitude over direct estimating experience and is willing to train the right individual.

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and technical requirements to determine manufacturing processes, labor, materials, tooling, and outside services required.
• Develop manufacturing routings and prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and quotations.
• Evaluate machining, material, tooling, labor, machine, and outside-processing costs.
• Review parts for manufacturability and identify potential production challenges or opportunities to improve manufacturing methods and control costs.
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Production to develop quotes and provide technical information related to manufacturing capabilities, cost, and lead time.
• Utilize historical manufacturing information and production data to improve estimating accuracy.
• Support custom and engineered manufacturing projects from RFQ through production.

Manufacturing Estimator Skills

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience or exposure to quoting, estimating, or manufacturing cost analysis preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with GD&T and precision manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and technical aptitude.
• Willingness and ability to learn new manufacturing processes and estimating methods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Long-term career growth opportunity
• Opportunity to expand manufacturing and commercial skill sets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.