Estimator, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer

About Cox Manufacturing:

Cox Manufacturing is a family owned and operated organization. Our purpose is to love God, love people, and advance American Manufacturing. We provide high volume, precision-machined parts from bar stock to a variety of customers. As one of the largest precision-turned factories in the nation, we are growing with patented technology and apprenticeship opportunities. Our core values — Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Perseverance, and Excellence — drive everything we do.

If this is you, great. If not, you should search for a career elsewhere.

is precise, detail-oriented, and comfortable digging into technical prints and cost data until the numbers are right. They think in terms of accuracy and consistency — double-checking materials, vendors, and processes before a quote ever goes out the door. They're also natural collaborators, comfortable working with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, and Management to get a quote across the finish line.

• Review customer prints and project requirements to confirm manufacturability and scope before quoting
• Determine materials, vendors, and outside services needed to build accurate, competitive quotes
• Collaborate with Process Engineering on complex or non-standard jobs
• Analyze and report on repeat job performance to continuously refine estimating accuracy

• Proven experience reading and interpreting technical prints and manufacturing specifications
• Proven proficiency with quoting/ERP systems (shop management software)
• Solid working knowledge of Excel
• Proven ability to evaluate materials, vendors, and manufacturing processes for accurate costing
• Proven analytical skills for reviewing job performance data and refining estimates
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, and Management

$18.00 with minimal experience | $26.00 with substantial experience

• 100% company-paid primary and urgent healthcare
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 50% company match
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Counseling programs
• Career path planning and continuing education

We require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, only U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents will be considered.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.