Estimator, Manufacturing / Production, Manufacturing Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Estimator -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Estimator
Summary Work with Plant Management and Sales Team to estimate job costs, prepare quotations and route jobs within the workshop.
Summary Work with Plant Management and Sales Team to estimate job costs, prepare quotations and route jobs within the workshop.
What You’ll Do- Estimate job costs using customer bid specifications, detail drawings, historical data, and other information prepare accurate job cost analysis including:
- Determine work scope, tools, and equipment requirements
- Raw Material Costs
- Freight Costs
- Outside Service and Sub-Contractor Costs
- Machine Cycle Times
- Fabrication Man-hours
- Inspection Man-hours
- Assembly Man-hours
- Prepare and send quote documents to customers
- Enter quote data into GSS for tracking purposes
- Enter router information into GSS
- Open Jobs for “won” quotes
- Program CNC Machines to optimize productivity and quality
- Monitor performance of machine programs and evaluate opportunities to improve processes.
- Track job performance and monitor for deviations from quoted times and costs.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting detail drawings, technical specifications, and production orders
- Good mechanical background
- Experience working with DIN Spec Standards is a plus
- Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Good organizational skills
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Creativity and problem-solving abilities
- Flexibility to respond to a fast-paced environment with frequent changes in priorities
- Competitive compensation
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage starting after 30 days
- Paid vacation
- 10 paid holidays
- 401K with a company match
- Training
- Tuition reimbursement program and more!
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.
SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.
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