Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, CNC Lathe, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Estimates, Database Administration, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Engineering Drawing, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Requirements, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Production Costing, Production Planning, Production Support, Prototyping, Request for Proposals (RFP), Technical Drawing, Time Management
Title: Engineering Estimator
Location: South Beloit, IL 61080
Salary: $75,000–$90,000
Hours: Monday – Friday | Standard Business Hours
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k).
Summary: Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in the South Beloit area to hire an Estimator. This role will be responsible for reviewing machining and fabrication projects, preparing accurate cost estimates, supporting RFQs, and collaborating closely with engineering and production teams to ensure competitive and profitable quotes. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of CNC machining processes, blueprint reading, and manufacturing operations within a machine shop environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review engineering drawings, material requirements, labor costs, and production timelines to prepare detailed cost estimates
- Develop competitive quotes and respond to customer RFQs for machining and fabrication projects
- Interpret blueprints, bills of materials, and technical specifications to determine manufacturing requirements
- Estimate production hours and support production planning activities
- Source raw materials and coordinate with vendors regarding pricing and availability
- Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and planning teams to refine estimates and schedules
- Maintain quote databases and prototype request records
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to estimating accuracy and manufacturing efficiency
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in estimating within a CNC machining or fabrication environment
- Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, CNC milling, and lathe operations
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; Pro Shop experience is a plus
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and time management abilities
- CNC programming knowledge is a plus
Physical Demands:
- Ability to work in a manufacturing/machine shop environment with moderate noise levels
- May require standing, sitting, lifting up to 20 lbs, and handling small parts
- Flexibility to work overtime during production-heavy periods
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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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.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com