Senior Cost Estimator — Lead Custom Manufacturing Estimates

Venture Hire Group LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Hire Group LLC, located in Hagerstown, Maryland, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Estimator with over 7 years in the field. The role involves developing accurate cost estimates by reviewing RFQs, drawings, and specifications, along with leading estimating efforts and mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate should have experience with CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly processes, and a strong ability to interpret engineering drawings. Leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Leadership or mentoring experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, drawings, and specifications to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Build pricing models across machining, fabrication, welding, finishing, and assembly operations.
• Lead estimating efforts from quote development through submission.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Sales teams.

Skills

Manufacturing estimating experience

CNC machining

Fabrication

Welding

Assembly processes

Interpreting engineering drawings

Job description

Venture Hire Group LLC, located in Hagerstown, Maryland, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Estimator with over 7 years in the field. The role involves developing accurate cost estimates by reviewing RFQs, drawings, and specifications, along with leading estimating efforts and mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate should have experience with CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly processes, and a strong ability to interpret engineering drawings. Leadership experience is preferred.