Verto People · 19 hours ago
Estimator
Trussville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $65K/yr
3+ years expVerto People is a global manufacturer of engineered industrial products, and they are seeking an Estimator to join their Sales & Estimating department. The role involves reviewing engineering drawings and preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for custom industrial chain assemblies and mechanical components.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
George East
Responsibilities
Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and customer requirements to determine material, labor, overhead, and production costs
Prepare detailed cost estimates and customer quotations based on company pricing strategies
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to confirm assumptions, routings, and lead times
Identify value-engineering opportunities, alternative materials, and cost-reduction strategies during the estimating process
Maintain and update estimating tools, databases, and supplier pricing to ensure estimates reflect current market conditions
Support the Sales team with bid preparation, proposal development, and commercial negotiations
Analyze awarded and lost quotes to improve estimating accuracy and future pricing decisions
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of estimating experience in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering environments
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP/MRP systems and cost-modeling software
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers
Preferred
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
Company
Verto People
Verto People is a leading recruitment company specialising in the Engineering and Software fields across Europe and North America.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase