Senior Technical Estimator — Plastic Extrusions Quotes

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intek Plastics is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the customer quotation and costing process. You will gather technical information, analyze CAD drawings, and prepare cost estimates to deliver accurate, competitive quotes.

Collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing, you will track quote activity, maintain costing databases, and continually improve estimating tools and processes to ensure cost accuracy and on-time quotes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering/technical field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience in a technical role is desirable.
• Ability to interpret customer drawings, specifications, and CAD models.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs, drawings, specifications, and CAD models to gather information for quotations.
• Prepare part and tooling cost estimates using established costing models and procedures.
• Collect and analyze material, labor, tooling, and secondary operation costs for pricing.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Tooling to obtain quote inputs.
• Maintain quotation records, costing worksheets, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in evaluating manufacturability and identifying cost-impacting considerations.
• Obtain supplier quotations for tooling, materials, and outsourced services.
• Support quote revisions due to design changes or updated requirements.
• Track quote activity and report status to management.
• Participate in continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools.
• Serve as primary technical resource for estimation team; back up estimator as needed.

Skills

Cost estimation

CAD model interpretation

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Engineering Technology / Manufacturing Technology

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Intek Plastics is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the customer quotation and costing process. You will gather technical information, analyze CAD drawings, and prepare cost estimates to deliver accurate, competitive quotes.

Collaborating with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing, you will track quote activity, maintain costing databases, and continually improve estimating tools and processes to ensure cost accuracy and on-time quotes.