Cost/estimation Engineer - Machining

Job Title

Quotation & Estimating, Cost Analysis, Process Optimization, Collaboration, Documentation, Costing Software/ERP Proficiency

Job Description

Our client is a custom CNC Machining manufacturer located on the far west side of Chicago, with multiple decades of successful business - seeing continued growth in customer base. With a small company feel comes a very employee-centric culture with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on high-visibility projects.

• Quotation & Estimating: Review customer drawings/RFQs, determine required processes (CNC, welding, finishing), estimate machine hours, labor, and material costs.
• Cost Analysis: Calculate overhead, profit margins, and total landed costs to provide competitive pricing.
• Process Optimization: Identify cost-effective methods, suggest design improvements for manufacturability (DFM), and reduce waste.
• Collaboration: Work with sales (pricing), production (scheduling/feasibility), and management (operational excellence).
• Documentation: Create Bill of Estimates (BOE), track costs, and maintain cost models.
• Work within various Costing Software/ERP proficiency.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 5+ years in cost estimation and quoting in a Job shop environment
• Ability to receive and review technical blueprints and machining/fabrication drawings
• Strong understanding of all CNC machining processes - must have CNC exposure (no programming required)
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Understanding of machining for large industrial parts
• Mathematical and data driven mindset

What's on Offer

• Salary up to $120,000 depending on relevant experience and interviews
• BCBS Health Insurance eligible after onboarding/ramp-up period
• Dental plans offered
• Vision plan covered
• Christmas Bonus
• 401k plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Flexible PTO

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Location: Chicago

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Ed Lieser

Job Reference: JN-042026-6990530