Estimator / Cost Estimator / Technical Estimator
Location: Alabama, USA
Department: Sales & Estimating
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Salary: Competitive Base Salary, Commensurate with Experience
Role Estimator / Cost Estimator / Technical Estimator required to join a global manufacturer of engineered industrial products. The role will involve reviewing engineering drawings and preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for custom industrial chain assemblies and mechanical components. The Estimator will collaborate with various internal teams to ensure competitive pricing and cost-effective solutions.
Estimator / Cost Estimator / Technical Estimator Responsibilities
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and customer requirements to determine material, labor, overhead, and production costs.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and customer quotations based on company pricing strategies.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to confirm assumptions, routings, and lead times.
- Identify value-engineering opportunities, alternative materials, and cost-reduction strategies during the estimating process.
- Maintain and update estimating tools, databases, and supplier pricing to ensure estimates reflect current market conditions.
- Support the Sales team with bid preparation, proposal development, and commercial negotiations.
- Analyze awarded and lost quotes to improve estimating accuracy and future pricing decisions.
Estimator / Cost Estimator / Technical Estimator Requirements
- 3–5 years of estimating experience in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering environments.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP/MRP systems and cost-modeling software.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
- An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering is preferred.