Talnt ยท 3 weeks ago
Costing & Estimating Engineer
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTalnt is seeking a Costing and Estimating Engineer who will play a critical role in supporting the sales and proposals process. The ideal candidate will develop accurate cost estimates for new business opportunities while collaborating with Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop detailed cost estimates and quotations for new products and customer proposals, including labor, materials, tooling, and overhead
Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to build accurate cost models
Collaborate with Sales and Engineering during the quoting phase to determine manufacturing feasibility, lead times, and resource requirements
Maintain and update standard costing data within ERP systems to support accurate quoting and pricing
Evaluate supplier quotes and material costs to ensure competitiveness and profitability
Work with Production and Procurement to validate manufacturing methods and cost assumptions
Identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities for cost savings during the proposal process
Track and analyze variances between estimated and actual costs to improve future quoting accuracy
Prepare and present cost breakdowns and justifications to management and sales teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives in estimating accuracy, cost modeling, and quoting efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, or related fields
Strong background in quoting and estimating for manufacturing or fabrication environments
Proficiency in ERP systems (such as Syteline) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, metal fabrication, and finishing
Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple quotes and priorities simultaneously
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong time management and problem-solving abilities
Preferred
Experience supporting sales and proposal teams in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and cost optimization strategies
Experience preparing technical quotations for OEM or contract manufacturing projects
Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for interpretation of engineering drawings
Demonstrated success improving estimating accuracy and quotation response time
Company
Talnt
Talnt uses AI and automation to identify and qualify candidates quickly.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Emmet Nitto
Founder
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