Cost Estimating Engineer
Job Description
Cost Estimating Engineer- Up to $90K/annually DOE!
This position is a direct hire opportunity!
Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Cost Estimating Engineer for our manufacturing client to start immediately up to $90K/annually DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!
Responsibilities:
The Cost Estimating Engineer prepares accurate product quotations and provides technical design assistance for standard and custom-engineered products. This position connects Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Management by converting customer requirements into practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.
- Review customer specifications, engineering drawings, product configurations, and application requirements to develop accurate quotations.
- Evaluate materials, labor, product configurations, and manufacturing methods to determine overall product costs.
- Work with Sourcing and Procurement to obtain supplier pricing and assess vendor quotations.
- Develop and maintain cost models, pricing calculations, quotation records, and supporting documentation.
- Recommend cost-reduction and value-enhancement opportunities while preserving product quality and performance.
- Verify that quotations meet company pricing standards, lead-time expectations, and profitability goals.
- Support timely quote completion, pricing accuracy, and margin objectives.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, schematics, bills of materials, and product specifications.
- Assess designs for manufacturability, feasibility, reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
- Provide support for custom product development, prototype reviews, testing, and pre-production engineering activities.
- Partner with Design Engineering to suggest design changes that improve value, manufacturability, and cost.
- Provide technical information to Sales, Operations, and customer-facing teams regarding product capabilities and configurations.
- Support engineering change implementation and assist with minimizing costs related to design changes and quotation errors.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Management to align customer requirements, product design, and cost objectives.
- Participate in project reviews, design meetings, and quotation discussions.
- Help address technical and commercial concerns throughout the quoting and order fulfillment processes.
- Contribute to standardization and process improvement initiatives across engineering and quoting functions.
- Support effective project execution, customer responsiveness, and cross-functional communication.
- Maintain complete and accurate records related to quotations, cost analyses, design reviews, product data, and engineering activities.
- Assist with developing and updating technical documentation and spare parts information.
- Use ERP, engineering, business intelligence, and workflow management systems to improve efficiency and data quality.
- Apply Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and automation tools to enhance quoting and engineering workflows.
- Identify ways to improve quoting accuracy, engineering productivity, product configuration management, and customer satisfaction.
- Participate in value engineering and cost-optimization projects.
- Help establish and implement best practices for estimating, design reviews, quotation development, and product configuration.
Schedule/Shift Details: Day shift
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field required.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Value Engineer I
Two or more years of experience in mechanical product design, manufacturing engineering, estimating, quotation development, or a related technical position.
Value Engineer II
Three to five years of experience in mechanical product design, manufacturing engineering, estimating, quotation development, or a related technical position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Solid understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering drawings.
- Ability to interpret CAD models, schematics, bills of materials, and product specifications.
- Experience with cost estimating, pricing strategies, and value engineering practices.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and production techniques.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to balance engineering requirements with customer needs and business objectives.
- Experience with ERP and engineering systems, such as SAP, Teamcenter, Siemens NX, or comparable platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business intelligence applications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and manage shifting priorities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and workflow automation tools preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, continuous improvement, cost management, and customer service.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- 401k
Why choose Integrity Trade Services?
At ITS, we offer our employees a competitive salary paid weekly and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Interested? Want to Learn More?
Reach out to Melissa Bauza at [email protected] or call 708-321-1266!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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