Manufacturing Estimator

Job Title: Manufacturing EstimatorLocation: Sheboygan County, WIType: Direct HireSchedule: Monday - Friday, 7-4Pay Range: $70k - $95k + bonusBenefits: Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidaysSummaryConnect Search is hiring a Manufacturing Estimator in Sheboygan County.ResponsibilitiesPrepare detailed cost estimates for new and existing products, including materials, labor, routings, tooling, and outside services.Maintain quote sheets with current and accurate cost data.Analyze customer specifications to understand manufacturability and cost drivers.Quote outside processes and vendor-supplied components as required.Ensure timely delivery of quotes to internal teams and customers.Update and maintain product cost models on a regular basis.Perform periodic material or alloy cost updates and apply to customer-specific pricing.Review actual production costs versus estimates to improve quoting accuracy.Support Finance and Operations with cost-related analysis and reporting.Align product pricing with company strategy and margin targets.Participate in customer discussions to clarify technical requirements and manufacturing capabilities.Provide sales teams with technical input to support quoting, negotiations, and pricing discussions.Translate customer requirements into meaningful process routings and cost structures.Create and maintain production routings for new products and revise existing routings when processes change.Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure routings reflect accurate labor, machine time, and material usage.Support the onboarding of newly awarded jobs into the ERP system with correct cost, routing, and pricing data.Qualifications5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost estimating, cost accounting, sales engineering, or similar role.Knowledge of manufacturing processes, routing development, and cost structures.Ability to read drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.Effective communication skills for both internal and customer-facing interactions.