Cost Estimation and Quoting Engineer

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
This is a Cost Estimation Engineering position where the ideal candidate will help the business determine feasibility of various custom manufacturing projects through quoting and estimating tasks.
  • Family owned business with stability and investment
  • Competitive Compensation Package

About Our Client

Our client is a custom CNC Machining operation on the west side of Chicago, with over 40 years in business. They have seen steady business and customer growth. With a small company feel comes a very employee-centric culture with the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Job Description

  • Quotation & Estimating: Review customer drawings/RFQs, determine required processes (CNC, welding, finishing), estimate machine hours, labor, and material costs.
  • Cost Analysis: Calculate overhead, profit margins, and total landed costs to provide competitive pricing.
  • Process Optimization: Identify cost-effective methods, suggest design improvements for manufacturability (DFM), and reduce waste.
  • Collaboration: Work with sales (pricing), production (scheduling/feasibility), and management (operational excellence).
  • Documentation: Create Bill of Estimates (BOE), track costs, and maintain cost models.
  • Work within various Costing Software/ERP proficiency.



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The Successful Applicant

  • 5+ years in cost estimation and quoting in a Job shop environment
  • Ability to receive and review technical blueprints and machining/fabrication drawings
  • Strong understanding of all CNC machining processes
  • Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
  • Understanding of machining for large industrial parts
  • Mathematical and data driven mindset

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to $120,000 depending on relevant experience and interviews
  • BCBS Health Insurance
  • Dental plans offered
  • Vision plan covered
  • Christmas Bonus
  • 401k plan
  • Paid Vacation and holidays
Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6919263

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-012026-6919263