Mechanical Estimator Lead, Manufacturing

• Lead and mentor Mantech's estimating team while staying hands-on with technical, mechanical estimating for custom manufacturing projects
• Earn a competitive annual salary of $80,000-$100,000, negotiable depending on experience, plus extended health benefits, flexible scheduling, and ongoing professional development
• Join a close-knit, established manufacturing organization where your technical expertise and leadership will help shape the future of the estimating function

Since 1995, Mantech Enterprises has built a strong reputation for delivering precision-manufactured solutions for clients across North America and international markets. The company works with industries including pulp and paper, mining, alternative energy, film, and heavy industrial operations, offering custom machining, turnkey manufacturing, prototyping, and specialized installations tailored to each project’s needs. Backed by ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and CWB certifications, Mantech is known for its high standards, practical problem-solving, and long-standing client relationships built through consistent results.

Employees at Mantech become part of a close-knit team of engineers, machinists, fabricators, and technical specialists who take pride in hands-on work and seeing projects through from concept to completion. With a steady pipeline of varied work and opportunities to grow alongside the business, Mantech offers a workplace where craftsmanship, accountability, and teamwork matter.

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Mantech Enterprises is looking for a full-time Mechanical Estimator Lead based in North Vancouver, BC
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Reporting to the President, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Mantech’s estimating function by combining hands-on technical estimating with day-to-day leadership, guidance, and workload coordination for the estimating team.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing manufacturing RFQs from initial review through quotation and order entry, ensuring estimates reflect customer requirements, technical feasibility, production costs, and margin targets.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receiving, triaging, and delegating incoming RFQs in collaboration with the sales and estimating teams
• Interpreting mechanical drawings and technical specifications to identify missing information, complex features, and manufacturability considerations
• Clarifying project requirements with customers and coordinating technical input from internal specialists
• Determining labour, machining, material, finishing, and logistics requirements for custom manufacturing projects
• Preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations using Pro Shop ERP, sales history, and established margin targets
• Following up on quotations and completing purchase-order verification, order entry, and work-order creation
• Collaborating with engineering, machining, and fabrication teams to develop practical, cost-effective manufacturing solutions
• Guiding the estimating team while helping establish effective procedures, structure, and continuous-improvement practices

To qualify, you will need 5+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, machining, metal fabrication, or a related manufacturing environment
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Construction estimating experience alone will not satisfy the technical requirements of this position unless supported by relevant machining or manufacturing experience.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience preparing estimates and quotations within a machine shop, metal fabrication facility, or custom manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, fabrication…