Product Cost Engineer & Manufacturing Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Wellness Initiatives

Vacation and Paid Holidays

Job summary

A precision manufacturing organization is seeking a Product Cost Engineer / Manufacturing Estimator to blend manufacturing engineering expertise with cost modeling. In this role, you will develop detailed cost estimates for precision machined components and partner with engineering teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and aligned with cost targets. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 3–5 years of experience in cost estimating or manufacturing engineering. Join a collaborative culture that emphasizes long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in cost estimating or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes and cost analysis.
• Ability to construct manufacturing plans from engineering prints.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for machined components.
• Partner with engineering to ensure manufacturability of designs.
• Support Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) initiatives.

Skills

Cost estimating

Manufacturing engineering

Machining processes

ERP systems

Lean

Education

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

Tools

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

A precision manufacturing organization is seeking a Product Cost Engineer / Manufacturing Estimator to blend manufacturing engineering expertise with cost modeling. In this role, you will develop detailed cost estimates for precision machined components and partner with engineering teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and aligned with cost targets. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 3–5 years of experience in cost estimating or manufacturing engineering. Join a collaborative culture that emphasizes long-term career growth.