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Founded in 1946 in Minneapolis, MN, Kurt helps businesses succeed through best-quality contract machining, aluminum die casting, screw machining and custom product solutions. Kurt’s unparalleled engineering expertise and legacy of excellence come together to produce best-in-class products.

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Kurt Manufacturing is seeking a detail orientated Estimator who will work as a key member of the Sales Department, collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and external vendors to provide complete, detailed, and accurate bid pricing. The Estimator is responsible for preparing comprehensive pricing estimates for complex machined parts and assemblies across aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and other precision-driven industrial markets.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of multi-axis CNC machining methods, assembly, inspection and outside processing requirements along with the ability effectively to work with tight deadlines and changing priorities.

Salary Range

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $79,000 to $100,000. Salary offers may be based on a combination of factors including candidate knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Essential Functions

+ Review and analyze RFQs to determine feasibility of project

+ Analyze drawings, CAD models, blueprints, customer requirements and other available information to prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for applicable labor, materials, equipment, and outside resources required for the manufacture of component parts and assemblies.

+ Collaborate with program managers, engineers, sales team and other staff to obtain and clarify the information to be included and considered when preparing estimates.

+ Identify processes, tooling, gaging, and other information required for manufacture and assembly and assembly of parts/components

+ Solicit and evaluate quotes from vendors to obtain accurate, timely quotes for outside processing.

+ Read and understand routings to understand historical costs

+ Process and manage quotes; maintain accurate records of cost estimates and other relevant documents

+ Identify potential cost risks and develop strategies to mitigate them

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

+ High School Diploma or equivalent GED

+ 5 years of related experience

+ Ability to read and analyze customer requirements on drawings, models, and other documents

+ Extensive knowledge of metals and CNC Manufacturing techniques

+ Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality requirements

+ Understanding of geometric dimensioning tolerances (GD&T) and tight tolerance manufacturing processes

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Outlook

+ Detail-oriented, organized and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ Experience with geometric dimensioning tolerances (GD&T) and tight tolerance manufacturing processes

+ Experience with high pressure aluminum die casting methods and tooling

+ Experience with ERP systems; Epicor preferred

Benefits

+ Kurt Manufacturing is proud to offer a broad benefits package to include:

+ Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on Day 1

+ Health Care Savings Account (HSA)

+ Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

+ Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Paid Bereavement Leave

+ Paid Time Off

+ Paid Holidays

+ Employee Assistance Program

100% employee-owned and operating 6 divisions in 4 states with over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Kurt is a bright beacon in U.S. manufacturing. Our proficiency in manufacturing technology enables us to partner with the world’s most demanding customers and take on some of the most complex challenges. Through our manufacturing experience Kurt has also built its own product lines including Kurt Hydraulics, Kurt Workholding, and Kinetic Bike Trainers. Industries served include aerospace, defense, construction, semiconductor, oil and energy, and consumer goods. With over 500 non-unionized workers, we’re positioned to be a leading employer for years to come.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That’s why we’ll never settle for good enough. It’s this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.

Job Details

Job Family Administrative Exemption

Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Regular