Project Estimator - Machining/ Manufacturing
Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in precision machining to lead our estimating function.
Strategic, technical role for a professional who combines shop-floor knowledge with the ability to develop accurate manufacturing estimates and practical production plans. The ideal candidate will drive manufacturing accuracy, efficiency, and profitability through expert process planning, cost estimation, and collaboration with engineering and production teams.
This position requires a technically strong professional who understands precision machining and CNC operations, confidently reads blueprints and GD&T, has hands-on welding and fabrication knowledge, accurately calculates machining times, and leverages AutoCAD or SolidWorks to support effective manufacturing estimates and production planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Review blueprints, engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
- Determine manufacturing methods and develop process plans for CNC milling, turning, grinding, and inspection.
- Calculate setup and machining cycle times, particularly for milling and turning.
- Estimate labor, materials, tooling, machining, and production costs.
- Evaluate outside processing such as heat treating, plating, and specialty coatings.
- Identify manufacturing risks involving tolerances, GD&T, materials, and tooling.
- Prepare accurate estimates for custom and precision-machined components.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure estimates are practical and manufacturable.
- Improve estimating accuracy, manufacturability, and quoting efficiency.