Precision Machining Estimator Engineer

advatixinc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Two weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Annual bonus

Profit-sharing

On-site parking

Job summary

HRforGrowth is assisting a Chicago-area client in finding a Manufacturing Engineer - Project Estimator to combine shop-floor know-how with rigorous cost estimation. The role focuses on developing practical production plans, accurate labor and material estimates, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

The successful candidate will read blueprints with GD&T, plan processes for CNC milling/turning, and leverage AutoCAD or SolidWorks to support precise manufacturing estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Hands-on manufacturing or machine shop experience in precision machining.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Strong blueprint and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication.
• Experience with CNC machining and machine setup.
• CNC programming or manufacturing process development experience.
• Experience calculating machining setup and cycle times for milling and turning.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
• Determine manufacturing methods and develop process plans for CNC milling, turning, grinding, and inspection.
• Calculate setup and machining cycle times, particularly for milling and turning.
• Estimate labor, materials, tooling, machining, and production costs.
• Evaluate outside processing such as heat treating, plating, and coatings.
• Identify manufacturing risks involving tolerances, GD&T, materials, and tooling.
• Prepare accurate estimates for custom and precision-machined components.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure estimates are practical and manufacturable.
• Improve estimating accuracy, manufacturability, and quoting efficiency.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

CNC machining

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

Engineering analysis

Process planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

HRforGrowth is assisting a Chicago-area client in finding a Manufacturing Engineer - Project Estimator to combine shop-floor know-how with rigorous cost estimation. The role focuses on developing practical production plans, accurate labor and material estimates, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.

The successful candidate will read blueprints with GD&T, plan processes for CNC milling/turning, and leverage AutoCAD or SolidWorks to support precise manufacturing estimates.