Senior CNC Machining Estimator

Genuine Search Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Manufacturing Estimator to develop cost estimates for CNC machined components and assemblies, coordinating with Engineering, Sales, customers, and vendors to select cost-effective manufacturing approaches. The ideal candidate has hands-on machine shop experience, strong estimating skills, and ERP proficiency.

You will produce detailed quotations, validate labor and cycle times, and help ensure profitable production in a small-company

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing estimating.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC machining processes, including CNC milling and CNC turning.
• Thorough understanding of machining operations, setups, tooling, workholding, programming requirements, and cycle times.
• Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing cost estimates and customer quotations.
• Experience using an ERP/MRP system in a manufacturing environment, including estimating, job costing, routings, or related functions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of raw material costs, labor costs, outside processing, tooling, and manufacturing overhead.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, sales personnel, customers, vendors, and shop employees.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple quotations and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, drawings, models, specifications, and bills of materials to prepare estimates.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for CNC-machined components, assemblies, and custom projects.
• Determine machining processes, setups, tooling, cycle times, labor hours, and material requirements.
• Evaluate manufacturability and identify risks or cost-saving opportunities.
• Obtain pricing from outside vendors for materials, heat treating, plating, grinding, and subcontracted services.
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations and follow up on outstanding quotes.
• Review historical costs to improve estimating accuracy and support sales.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

Estimating

ERP systems

Reading drawings

GD&T

Cost analysis

Communication

Excel

Shop floor knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Genuine Search Group in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Manufacturing Estimator to develop cost estimates for CNC machined components and assemblies, coordinating with Engineering, Sales, customers, and vendors to select cost-effective manufacturing approaches. The ideal candidate has hands-on machine shop experience, strong estimating skills, and ERP proficiency.

You will produce detailed quotations, validate labor and cycle times, and help ensure profitable production in a small-company