Located in Webster Groves, MO
Pay: $75,000+
Job Full Description
Title: Estimating Engineer
Location: Greater St. Louis, MO
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimating Engineer to develop precise cost and lead-time estimates for custom high-performance castings. This role plays a crucial part in the quoting process, ensuring accuracy in pricing and production timelines.
As an Estimating Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including field sales, manufacturing engineers, metallurgical experts, and production staff—to assess material costs and all manufacturing activities, including casting, heat treatment, machining, and quality assurance. You will also evaluate third-party services such as outsourced machining and non-destructive testing to deliver comprehensive estimates aligned with customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed cost estimates and lead-time projections for custom castings.
- Utilize internal systems and collaborate with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate and competitive quotes.
- Assess material costs and all stages of production, including casting, heat treating, machining, and quality assurance.
- Integrate third-party processing costs, such as external machining or non-destructive testing, into estimates.
- Support the sales team by providing well-researched, data-driven cost analysis.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, materials technology, or related field preferred.
- Experience in the metals manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to analyze complex manufacturing processes.
- Proven experience in estimating within a foundry, machining, or metals manufacturing environment preferred.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
Proficiency in computer systems and data analysis for cost estimation.
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Saint Louis (South), MO
2333
8039 Watson Road
Webster Groves, MO 63119
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