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Cost Engineer

sulligent, alabama • Posted 5 days ago
Onsite Full Time General
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.
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.
* Two or more years of experience in mechanical product design, manufacturing engineering, estimating, quotation development, or a related technical position.
* 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.
* Medical
* 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.
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