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Job Title: Engineering EstimatorJob Description

As an Engineering Estimator, you will play a crucial role in developing effective quoting tools to standardize processes and support entry-level estimators. Your responsibilities will include interpreting customer requests, reviewing engineering documentation, and collaborating with internal teams to develop cost estimates and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

+ Develop effective quoting tools to standardize processes.

+ Support the development of entry-level estimators.

+ Clarify and interpret customer requests for quotes and set up proposals to meet requirements.

+ Review customer prints, parts lists, CAD models, and other engineering documentation.

+ Collaborate with internal teams to create manufacturing processes and cost estimates.

+ Obtain supplier quotes for materials, hardware, processing, subcontracting, and shipping.

+ Prepare quotes for each Tank Division customer request.

+ Maintain an organized system for working on multiple quotes simultaneously.

+ Review and analyze historical costs of produced parts for basis of estimates.

+ Contact existing customers to enhance relationships, seek additional opportunities, and gather market information.

+ Coordinate with management by submitting metrics and KPIs.

+ Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, and manufacturing capabilities.

+ Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending continuous training, educational sessions, and participating in professional organizations.

+ Contribute to long-term strategy by accomplishing related duties as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in estimation and data entry.

+ Strong project management skills.

+ Excellent typing and order entry abilities.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in estimating or quoting, or equivalent experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Knowledge of metal manufacturing, industrial, or assembly processes is preferred.

+ Experience working with engineering and technical buyers.

+ A driven individual who is personable and a team player.

Work Environment

The work environment offers comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance, a 401k plan with corporate matching, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 9 paid holidays. The role requires working with advanced technologies and engineering documentation in a collaborative setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.