Senior Cost Estimator

Extension, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Extension, Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator for a Direct Hire opportunity in the Greater Milwaukee Area.

The role focuses on developing cost estimates and quotes from customer drawings and specifications, evaluating materials and labor, and collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to support custom product development. The successful candidate will read blueprints, apply manufacturing process knowledge, and leverage Excel effectively to deliver accurate estimates and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing estimating, engineering, CNC, production, or costing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Excel proficiency and strong communication skills.
• Estimating, CAD, CNC, or custom manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates and quotes from customer drawings/specifications.
• Evaluate materials, labor, and manufacturing requirements.
• Work with customers and internal Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support custom product development and estimating improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing estimating experience

Blueprints reading

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Tools

CAD

Estimating

CNC

Job description

Extension is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator for a Direct Hire opportunity with a custom manufacturing client in the Greater Milwaukee Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates and quotes from customer drawings/specifications
• Evaluate materials, labor, and manufacturing requirements
• Work with customers and internal Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
• Support custom product development and estimating improvements

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in estimating, engineering, CNC, production, or costing
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
• Excel proficiency and strong communication skills
• Estimating, CAD, CNC, or custom manufacturing experience preferred

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