Senior Manufacturing Estimator | Bid & Cost Analysis

The Pivot Group Careers; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an Estimator in Whitehall, MI to join a network of Michigan manufacturers. The role involves partnering with local companies to quote parts, materials, and processes, aligning with engineering and production to deliver accurate estimates.

Candidates should have manufacturing estimating experience, strong math skills, and familiarity with ERP/CAD tools. This position is on-site in the Whitehall area with opportunities across Michigan’s manufacturing regions.

Qualifications

• Strong math skills and comfort with spreadsheets and ERP software.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet bid deadlines.
• Experience estimating costs in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Request quotes from suppliers for purchased parts and materials.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm manufacturing methods.
• Prepare and submit bid packages to customers by the deadline.
• Track awarded jobs and compare actual costs to the estimate.
• Update pricing when material costs or customer requirements change.
• Maintain estimating records and cost history in the company system.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare cost estimates.
• Calculate material, labor, and machine time for each job.

Skills

Strong math skills

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Experience estimating costs

Education

Associate or bachelor degree in engineering/business

Tools

ERP software

CAD software

Excel

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an Estimator in Whitehall, MI to join a network of Michigan manufacturers. The role involves partnering with local companies to quote parts, materials, and processes, aligning with engineering and production to deliver accurate estimates.

Candidates should have manufacturing estimating experience, strong math skills, and familiarity with ERP/CAD tools. This position is on-site in the Whitehall area with opportunities across Michigan’s manufacturing regions.