Senior Manufacturing Cost Estimator

100Hires, Inc.; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and company holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a skilled quote engineer to translate customer specifications into precise manufacturing quotes for parts produced in-house. You will scope work, determine timelines, and coordinate with outside vendors to meet delivery and quality targets.

After jobs are completed, you’ll review profitability and performance, feeding insights back into future estimates. A minimum of five years in manufacturing and strong blueprint-reading skills are required, with proficiency in E2 and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Fluent in reading blueprints and technical documents.
• Excellent organization and time management; able to prioritize and multi-task independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for customer and vendor interaction.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with computers and basic math; meticulous attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop precise quotes for parts produced in-house, aligning estimates with margin targets.
• Select and manage outside vendors to meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Partner with customers to clarify drawings, tolerances, materials, and delivery expectations.
• Audit completed jobs for profitability, timing, and quality, and feed insights back into estimates.
• Capture and maintain all job information in the E2 management system.
• Jump in on related tasks as needed to keep work moving.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing processes

Vendor interaction

Time management

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Tools

E2 management system

Basic math

Job description

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a skilled quote engineer to translate customer specifications into precise manufacturing quotes for parts produced in-house. You will scope work, determine timelines, and coordinate with outside vendors to meet delivery and quality targets.

After jobs are completed, you’ll review profitability and performance, feeding insights back into future estimates. A minimum of five years in manufacturing and strong blueprint-reading skills are required, with proficiency in E2 and