Senior CNC Estimator: Cost & Bid Leader

Topeka Foundry & Iron Works; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Weekly Pay

Shift Differentials

Company Bonuses

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

PTO Never Expires

Family-Focused Culture

Job summary

Topeka Foundry & Iron Works in Denver, CO is seeking a seasoned CNC Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates for milling, turning, and multitasking CNC machines. You will prepare competitive bids and work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and procurement to optimize manufacturability and costs.

The role requires at least five years' experience in contract manufacturing, strong GD&T reading skills, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools and cost-estimation software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in CNC machining estimation within contract manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T.
• Strong understanding of machining practices, tooling, and setups.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for CNC projects across milling, turning, and multitasking machines.
• Prepare bids and proposals aligned with project specs and quality standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and procurement teams to improve manufacturability and costs.
• Stay current on market trends and material costs to keep estimates competitive.
• Manage multiple quote requests with timely, accurate deliverables.

Skills

CNC Estimation

Reading GD&T drawings

Cost optimization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

CAD/CAM tools

Cost estimation software

CAD

Job description

Topeka Foundry & Iron Works in Denver, CO is seeking a seasoned CNC Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates for milling, turning, and multitasking CNC machines. You will prepare competitive bids and work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and procurement to optimize manufacturability and costs.

The role requires at least five years' experience in contract manufacturing, strong GD&T reading skills, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools and cost-estimation software.