Estimator, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
City of Rochester, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14602, USA
Listed on 2026-02-20
Listing for:
Alliance Precision Plastics Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Injection Molding, Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description BASIC PURPOSE
- Create detailed cost estimates for the creation of customer quotations for injection mold tooling, injection molded products, and value added assemblies.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for injection molded parts, including:
- Tooling (new molds, modifications, transfers)
- Piece-part pricing
- Secondary operations (assembly, pad printing, ultrasonic welding, etc.)
- Analyze customer RFQs, drawings, CAD models, and specifications
- Develop pricing based on material costs, cycle time, press size, labor, overhead, and margin targets
- Support quick-turn and formal quote requests
- Review part designs for manufacturability (DFM)
- Estimate mold complexity, cavitation, hot runner vs. cold runner, and tooling lead times
- Recommend process assumptions, material alternatives, and cost-reduction opportunities
- Collaborate with tooling vendors and internal mold design teams
- Work with sales to clarify customer requirements and pricing strategy
- Coordinate with manufacturing, tooling, and supply chain teams to validate assumptions
- Support customer technical discussions as needed
- Maintain estimating models, cost databases, and historical pricing
- Track quote accuracy and provide post-launch cost feedback
- Assist with cost-down initiatives and re-quotes for production programs
- 3+ years of experience in injection molding estimating, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering
- Strong understanding of injection molding processes, materials, and tooling
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models
- Proficiency with Excel and estimating or ERP systems
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Experience estimating multi-cavity, hot runner, or high-volume production tools
- Familiarity with automotive, medical, consumer, or industrial molded products
- Experience working with domestic and offshore tooling suppliers
- Background in mold design, processing, or project management
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