Product Cost Engineer & Manufacturing Estimator

LHH; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary: $130,000 – $135,000 annually

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off including 2 weeks of vacation

Job summary

A leading precision manufacturing organization in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking a skilled Product Cost Engineer / Manufacturing Estimator. The role requires a mix of manufacturing engineering expertise and cost modeling in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field along with 3–5 years of experience in cost estimating and manufacturing engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, or applications engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to construct manufacturing plans and cost breakdowns from engineering prints.
• Proficient in GD&T and manufacturing cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates and quotations for machined components.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and aligned with cost targets.
• Support Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) initiatives and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Cost estimating

Manufacturing engineering

Machining processes

Blueprint reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

A leading precision manufacturing organization in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking a skilled Product Cost Engineer / Manufacturing Estimator. The role requires a mix of manufacturing engineering expertise and cost modeling in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field along with 3–5 years of experience in cost estimating and manufacturing engineering. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing long-term career growth.