Career Opportunity
Estimation Engineer
Category
Manufacturing
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Salary
$75,000 - $90,000
Job Reference
189887
About the Role
A growing precision manufacturer in the Milwaukee area is looking for an Estimating Engineer with strong CNC machining roots. You’ll sit at the intersection of technical expertise and business development – translating customer RFQs into accurate, competitive quotes while collaborating closely with sales and production teams.
If you’ve built a career in CNC machining and are ready to take that knowledge into a role with broader business impact, this is the opportunity.
What You’ll Do
• Evaluate customer RFQs, drawings, and specs for manufacturability and quoting scope
• Build detailed cost estimates for CNC turning and milling opportunities
• Partner with sales, engineering, and manufacturing on capabilities and constraints
• Generate quotes in ERP and quoting software using established standards
• Drive timely quote submissions and contribute to process improvements
• Support post-job analysis to sharpen future quoting accuracy
What You Bring
• 8+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience (machinist, toolmaker, or engineering role)
• Deep knowledge of precision milling and turning, including dual spindle
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills
• Sharp analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment
Nice to Have
• Experience in a dedicated estimating or sales engineering role
• Background in high-precision, contract machining
• Familiarity with ERP systems or quoting software
About the Role
A growing precision manufacturer in the Milwaukee area is looking for an Estimating Engineer with strong CNC machining roots. You’ll sit at the intersection of technical expertise and business development – translating customer RFQs into accurate, competitive quotes while collaborating closely with sales and production teams.
If you’ve built a career in CNC machining and are ready to take that knowledge into a role with broader business impact, this is the opportunity.
What You’ll Do
• Evaluate customer RFQs, drawings, and specs for manufacturability and quoting scope
• Build detailed cost estimates for CNC turning and milling opportunities
• Partner with sales, engineering, and manufacturing on capabilities and constraints
• Generate quotes in ERP and quoting software using established standards
• Drive timely quote submissions and contribute to process improvements
• Support post-job analysis to sharpen future quoting accuracy
What You Bring
• 8+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience (machinist, toolmaker, or engineering role)
• Deep knowledge of precision milling and turning, including dual spindle
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills
• Sharp analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment
Nice to Have
• Experience in a dedicated estimating or sales engineering role
• Background in high-precision, contract machining
• Familiarity with ERP systems or quoting software
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