Technical Estimator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Libertyville, IL seeks a highly skilled engineer to prepare quotes, document manufacturing methods, and drive cost-driven process decisions. You will collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Quality to ensure accurate quotations and implement automated processes.

Experience with CNC, SolidWorks, Mastercam, and precision metrology is essential. Responsibilities include developing automated quoting, contributing to CAPEX planning, and applying

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and related manufacturing processes (laser cutting, waterjet, grinding, polishing, EDM, additive manufacturing).
• Experience with SolidWorks and Mastercam.
• Familiarity with metrology equipment including CMM, laser, and optical inspection.
• Experience with cutting tool technology and collaborative robot integration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive job estimates for customer quotes, including materials, labor, machine time, and outside services.
• Develop and document detailed job methods for manufacturing and quality teams.
• Leverage CNC machining expertise to evaluate process feasibility and cost drivers.
• Collaborate with Sales, CNC Programmers, Engineering, and Quality to ensure quotation accuracy.
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and assist Sales with engineering inquiries.
• Analyze completed jobs to evaluate quoted accuracy and profitability; recommend improvements.
• Develop automated quoting processes using customer-submitted solid models.
• Contribute to CAPEX planning by recommending machining and automation equipment and software.
• Apply additive manufacturing for fixture and workholding design.
• Develop measuring techniques for complex parts using CMM, laser, and optical inspection technologies.

Skills

CNC Machining

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Metrology Equipment

Cutting Tool Technology

Collaborative Robots

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

Job description

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description

Job Summary

• Prepare accurate and competitive job estimates for customer quotes, including materials, labor, machine time, and outside services
• Develop and document detailed job methods for manufacturing and quality teams
• Leverage CNC machining expertise to evaluate process feasibility and cost drivers
• Collaborate with Sales, CNC Programmers, Engineering, and Quality to ensure quotation accuracy
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and assist Sales with engineering inquiries
• Analyze completed jobs to evaluate quoted accuracy and profitability; recommend improvements
• Develop automated quoting processes using customer-submitted solid models
• Contribute to CAPEX planning by recommending machining and automation equipment and software
• Apply additive manufacturing for fixture and workholding design
• Develop measuring techniques for complex parts using CMM, laser, and optical inspection technologies
• Supports operations in Libertyville, Mesa, and Thailand.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and related manufacturing processes (laser cutting, waterjet, grinding, polishing, EDM, additive manufacturing)
• Experience with SolidWorks and Mastercam
• Familiarity with metrology equipment including CMM, laser, and optical inspection
• Experience with cutting tool technology and collaborative robot integration preferred

The salary range for this position is $75,600-94,500. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. The law requires Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights. Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information. As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E‑Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E‑Verify.