Project Estimating Engineer - Machining/Fabrication

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with engineering/project estimation experience to join a largely-stable machining provider for a variety of industries. If you are experienced in estimating projects (Labor, materials, machine time, etc) for large, machined products or components, apply today!
  • Highly competitive compensation, exposure to interesting product lines
  • Opportunity to add immediate value to the senior leadership team

About Our Client

Out client has grown over the years to be a leading machine shop and repair service provider since 1976, serving customers in steel, agriculture, oil and gas, aerospace and more! With various CNC machining and metal fabrication capabilities for large parts and components, they position themselves to serve their customers with a variety of custom applications. They are looking for an experienced engineer to lead all estimation efforts at their west-side Chicago facility!

Job Description

  • Review customer drawings/RFQs, determine required processes (CNC, machining, 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



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience in costing and estimating for complex, large product-based engineering projects
  • Proven experience in a machine shop environment, working with large, machined parts
  • Strong knowledge of all things CNC Machining (programming not required)
  • Ability to utilize Solidworks and AutoCAD
  • Technical Degree strongly preferred
  • Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
  • Willingness to work with sales and customers through technically challenging projects

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to $120,000+ based on education and relevant experience
  • With the right experience, we encourage you to apply if your target is above the listed range!
  • Year end bonus
  • Health Insurance coverage through BCBS
  • Vision Insurance coverage
  • Optional dental plan
  • 2 weeks of PTO, negotiable
  • Profit Sharing
  • Major Holiday closures
  • More
Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081691

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-082026-7081691
 

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