Manufacturing Estimator — East Lansing Area

The Pivot Group Careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in East Lansing area connects manufacturers with skilled Estimators. We partner with organizations to fill roles that lead cost estimation, quoting, and process improvement.

As an Estimator you will review drawings, calculate materials and labor, request supplier quotes, collaborate with engineering and production, and prepare bid packages for customers. Candidates should have strong math skills, ability to read engineering drawings, experience with ERP systems, and CAD

Qualifications

• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare cost estimates.
• Experience estimating costs in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• 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.
• Familiarity with CAD software to review part geometry.
• Understanding of cost breakdown structures and margin analysis.
• Associate or bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Estimating costs

Engineering drawings

Math skills

ERP software

CAD software

Cost breakdowns

Margin analysis

Education

Associate or bachelor degree

Tools

CAD software

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in East Lansing area connects manufacturers with skilled Estimators. We partner with organizations to fill roles that lead cost estimation, quoting, and process improvement.

As an Estimator you will review drawings, calculate materials and labor, request supplier quotes, collaborate with engineering and production, and prepare bid packages for customers. Candidates should have strong math skills, ability to read engineering drawings, experience with ERP systems, and CAD