Manufacturing Estimator | Bid & Cost Specialist

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Allegan, Michigan, connects manufacturing companies with skilled estimators. This role focuses on preparing bids, analyzing costs, and aligning with engineering and production teams to drive successful proposals.

Ideal candidates will have experience estimating in a manufacturing setting, strong math skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings, with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to meeting bid deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong math skills and comfort with spreadsheets and ERP software.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet bid deadlines.
• Experience estimating costs in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit bid packages to customers by the deadline.
• Track awarded jobs and compare actual costs to the estimate.
• Update pricing when material costs or customer requirements change.
• Maintain estimating records and cost history in the company system.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare cost estimates.
• Calculate material, labor, and machine time for each job.
• Request quotes from suppliers for purchased parts and materials.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm manufacturing methods.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Math skills

Machining knowledge

Attention to detail

Cost estimation

Education

Engineering or business degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Allegan, Michigan, connects manufacturing companies with skilled estimators. This role focuses on preparing bids, analyzing costs, and aligning with engineering and production teams to drive successful proposals.

Ideal candidates will have experience estimating in a manufacturing setting, strong math skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings, with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to meeting bid deadlines.