Tooling Cost Estimator & Quote Strategist

PennEngineering; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Tool Group in Michigan, USA, is seeking a Cost Estimator to turn RFQs into accurate, profitable quotes. You will review prints, interpret GD&T, plan routing, and estimate times per operation across turning, milling, grinding, heat treat, and assembly.

You will pull and analyze job history, compare new requests to past work, and adjust pricing based on material costs and methods. Regular communication with customers and vendors is required to ensure quotes are clear and achievable.

Responsibilities

• Quote Development: Review RFQs, prints, specs and models for completeness.
• Historical Analysis & Pricing: Pull and analyze job history to check estimate accuracy.
• Customer & Quoting Strategy: Understand customer needs and tailor quoting approach.
• Quote Management: Manage open quotes in Paperless Parts and track win/loss results.

Job description

Link Tool Group in Michigan, USA, is seeking a Cost Estimator to turn RFQs into accurate, profitable quotes. You will review prints, interpret GD&T, plan routing, and estimate times per operation across turning, milling, grinding, heat treat, and assembly.

You will pull and analyze job history, compare new requests to past work, and adjust pricing based on material costs and methods. Regular communication with customers and vendors is required to ensure quotes are clear and achievable.