Manufacturing Estimator & Planning Engineer

Bolsan; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolsan in Santa Clarita seeks an Estimator to assess costs for parts and plan manufacturing based on material prices and process requirements. You will review drawings, bid scope, and update the MRP system with cost estimates to support production planning.

The role requires strong math, English communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. CAD/CAM familiarity is a plus, and overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing estimating and/or planning experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED; prefer minimum two years technical school certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates on individual parts and updates MRP system accordingly.
• Reviews customer drawings and documents and understands scope of work to bid.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and other physical sciences to estimate costs.
• Review existing cost components and planning for improvement.
• Obtains pricing for materials.
• Obtains bids from subcontractors and outside process vendors.
• Prepares cost analysis in computer by summarizing material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the manufacture of items.
• Informs immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.
• Must be able to get along well with others.
• Must be able to work scheduled shift and meet company attendance requirements; must be flexible enough to work overtime or modify work hours on short notice if production deadlines require it.
• Good working knowledge and experience in CAD/CAM manufacturing is a plus.
• Additional Duties, as assigned.

Skills

Cost estimating

Manufacturing planning

Mathematics

Written English

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school certificate

Tools

CAD/CAM

MS Word

MS Excel

Teams

Job description

Bolsan in Santa Clarita seeks an Estimator to assess costs for parts and plan manufacturing based on material prices and process requirements. You will review drawings, bid scope, and update the MRP system with cost estimates to support production planning.

The role requires strong math, English communication, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. CAD/CAM familiarity is a plus, and overtime may be required to meet deadlines.