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Estimator

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Hartford, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Blueprints, Budget Management, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Cost Control, Cost Estimates, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Engineering Drawing, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Government Requirements, Historical Cost Principle, Machining, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Cost Analysis, Mathematics, Metal Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Costing, Production Schedule, Profit & Loss, Project Estimates, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Technical Drawing, Value Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Welding
LOCATION
Hartford, WI
POSTED
4 days ago
Title: Estimator
Location: Greater Milwaukee Area
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift: Monday–Friday
Compensation: $75,000–$95,000/year (Based on experience)

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to support custom machining and metal fabrication projects. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates by evaluating material costs, labor, machining operations, fabrication processes, outside services, production schedules, and lead times. The Estimator will work closely with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Production to develop competitive quotations while ensuring projects align with manufacturing capabilities, customer requirements, DFARS/FAR compliance, and profitability goals.

Job Duties:
  • Review customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs to prepare accurate project estimates.
  • Estimate material, labor, machining, fabrication, welding, outside processing, and production costs.
  • Evaluate machining methods, fabrication requirements, equipment capabilities, and production schedules.
  • Obtain and review supplier and subcontractor quotes, ensuring pricing and lead times meet customer requirements.
  • Ensure estimates account for outside processing, vendor lead times, and DFARS/FAR compliance when applicable.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Production to develop competitive proposals.
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and recommend cost-saving solutions.
  • Support Project Managers by monitoring project budgets and estimating accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintain estimating records, historical cost data, and project documentation.
  • Participate in post-project reviews to improve estimating processes and accuracy.
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of estimating experience in a manufacturing, machining, or metal fabrication environment or equivalent hands-on machining/fabrication experience.
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, including 3-axis and 4-axis machining centers.
  • Experience with metal fabrication, welding, and large weldments is highly preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, material costs, labor costing, outside processing, production scheduling, and supplier lead times.
  • Familiarity with DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) and FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) requirements is highly preferred.
  • Experience working with manufacturing ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Must Have Skill Set:
  • 3+ years of estimating experience in a machining, metal fabrication, or manufacturing environment OR hands-on machining/fabrication experience with an interest in estimating
  • Experience reading blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Strong understanding of machining processes, fabrication, welding, and manufacturing operations
  • Experience estimating material, labor, outside services, and production schedules
  • Familiarity with DFARS/FAR requirements for government or defense-related manufacturing
  • ERP experience (JobBOSS preferred)
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
**Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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