Strategic Manufacturing Estimator - Growth Lead

The Gund Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Health, Vision and Dental, STD, LTD

401(k) matching

Profit-sharing opportunities

Long-term incentive opportunities

Job summary

The Gund Company is seeking a Corporate Estimator to shape strategic growth initiatives and major customer opportunities across North America. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Business Development, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop large-scale quotations, explore manufacturing strategies, and support profitable growth.

You’ll contribute your expertise to high-impact projects and meaningful business decisions, driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing estimating experience required.
• CNC setup and machining knowledge required.
• Engineering drawing interpretation skills needed.
• Strong Excel and analytical abilities preferred.
• Project management experience a plus.
• ERP system experience is desirable.
• Pricing and margin analysis expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic customer quotations.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Evaluate cycle times, labor, material, tooling, and outside services.
• Assess manufacturing capabilities across multiple facilities.
• Conduct profitability and gross margin analysis.
• Lead win/loss reviews and estimate accuracy assessments.
• Partner with stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing estimating experience

CNC setup and machining knowledge

Engineering drawing interpretation

Strong Excel and analytical abilities

Project management experience

ERP system experience

Pricing and margin analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or similar field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

The Gund Company is seeking a Corporate Estimator to shape strategic growth initiatives and major customer opportunities across North America. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Business Development, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop large-scale quotations, explore manufacturing strategies, and support profitable growth.

You’ll contribute your expertise to high-impact projects and meaningful business decisions, driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the organization.