Estimating Engineer

The Estimating Engineer prepares accurate and timely cost estimates and customer quotations for new and existing business opportunities. This role applies advanced technical knowledge of machining and medical device manufacturing processes to evaluate product specifications, develop detailed cost models, and support profitable quoting decisions. The position reports to the Site/Operations Manager and functions as a high level individual contributor without direct supervisory responsibilities, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quotes meet margin targets and support strategic business growth.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and customer quotations for requests for quotation (RFQs) across new and existing business opportunities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models to understand product requirements and manufacturing implications.
• Develop comprehensive cost models that include labor, materials, overhead, tooling, and other relevant cost elements.
• Validate routing, process assumptions, and manufacturing methods in collaboration with Engineering and Operations teams.
• Estimate the cost impact of design changes and engineering revisions, and communicate these impacts clearly to stakeholders.
• Ensure all quotes align with established margin targets and profitability objectives.
• Support the review and approval of pricing prior to submission to customers.
• Perform post-award cost validation and basic variance analysis to compare estimated versus actual costs.
• Provide cost analysis support to Finance as requested, including data and insights on cost drivers and variances.
• Coordinate RFQ activity and information flow between Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Participate in technical reviews and program kick-off meetings to represent estimating and cost perspectives.
• Summarize key cost drivers, assumptions, and risks for internal stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Maintain and update estimating tools, templates, and cost databases to ensure they reflect current processes and costs.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve quoting accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Apply knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes to optimize routings and process selections for cost-effective production.
• Support customer-facing activities as needed, including providing cost rationale and participating in negotiations in partnership with commercial teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives related to estimating, costing, and manufacturing processes.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in quoting, estimating, costing, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of machining and medical device manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex RFQs from initial request through final quotation.
• Proficiency in manufacturing quoting, estimating, and cost analysis in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with CAD models and CAD software for reviewing product designs.
• Advanced financial acumen, including margin analysis and cost modeling capabilities.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes in regulated environments, ideally within medical device manufacturing.
• Experience working in manufacturing environments with ISO or similar regulatory requirements.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to support internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective negotiation support skills, including the ability to explain cost structures and assumptions.
• Proficiency with ERP systems for costing and quoting, with experience in IFS considered highly relevant.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles and their application to estimating and manufacturing processes.

• Experience in a regulated medical manufacturing environment, particularly in the production of implants and surgical instruments.
• Experience with ERP systems, with specific exposure to IFS considered an asset.
• Experience supporting customer negotiations, including participation in pricing and commercial discussions.
• Hands-on experience with lean or continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing or business processes.
• Advanced CAD and blueprint reading expertise beyond basic…