Estimating Engineer

Role: Estimating Engineer

On-Site: Le Sueur, MN

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Recruiting Heroes is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Estimating Engineer to join our client team in Le Sueur MN. Our client is a leading manufacturing, molding, and machining company with a fantastic history!

The Position:

The Estimating Engineer collects and analyses data and information to estimate costs associated with manufacturing a product, working proactively toward cost target objectives in collaboration with other team members. This role plays a vital role in supporting the company's business development pipeline and new product introductions. The incumbent must possess a thorough understanding of company products, capabilities, and services, including deep technical knowledge of engineering principles. Directly interacts with clients to understand their vision and requirements for each project.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Field RFQs and sales inquiries from customers via phone, email, website, and personal interaction.
Gather information pertaining to the customers specific project needs. (scope, qty, materials, cast vs machined features) Determine if the project is a fit for what the Company can offer.
Provide guidance, technical assistance, and support to customers & prospects looking to engage our services.
Generate quotes to meet customer requirements, noting any exceptions or clarifications.
Follow up on quotes.
Receive and confirm customer purchase orders, gather and compile all technical data, and set up the quote and engineering folders.
Initiate and lead the technical review / kick-off meeting to ensure pertinent job information is effectively communicated to all stakeholders, both internal and external, as necessary with the goal of ensuring the generation of an accurate and complete traveler.
Serve as the liaison between the Company and the customer.
Participate in lead meetings and provide support to the team as needed, including gathering additional information from the customer or negotiating changes to a project.
Other jobs and duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in engineering or related field preferred.
At least five years of experience in cost estimating, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
Broad exposure to casting, machining, assembly, tooling, plastics, and other processes is a must

Who We Are:

Recruiting Heroes (RecruitingHeroesLLC.com) is an employment agency founded by a former First Responder. We are dedicated to finding amazing careers for America's Veterans and First Responders.

Recruiting Heroes LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.