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Manufacturing Engineer / Cost Estimator – Stamping, Fabrication & CNC Machining

**About the company** :

Adecco is partnered with a leading manufacturing company specializing in metal stamping, custom fabrication, and CNC machining. The company serve diverse industries with high-quality precision components and value-driven production solutions.

With this exciting growth comes opportunity! We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer / Cost Estimator to join our team

and support accurate quoting, competitive pricing, and efficient project planning.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer / Cost Estimator is responsible for analyzing customer requirements, engineering drawings, and specifications to develop accurate cost estimates and pricing proposals for stamped, fabricated, and machined components.

This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain toensure quotes are competitive, achievable, and aligned with company capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Quoting

? Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to determine

manufacturing requirements.

? Develop cost estimates for stamping, fabrication, and CNC machining

operations, including labor, machine time, tooling, materials, and outside

services.

? Prepare formal quotes and pricing proposals within required deadlines.

? Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose alternative manufacturing

methods where beneficial.

Technical & Process Analysis

? Determine appropriate manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling for each

project.

? Estimate cycle times, setups, yields, and scrap factors based on standard

manufacturing practices.

? Work with Engineering to evaluate manufacturability and clarify design

requirements.

? Assist in creating or updating process routings and BOMs as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

? Communicate with Sales to support customer inquiries and clarify project

requirements.

? Coordinate with Purchasing to obtain accurate material and subcontractor

pricing.

? Partner with Production and Tooling to validate feasibility and production

methods.

? Participate in design reviews, kickoff meetings, and supplier discussions.

Data Management & Continuous Improvement

? Maintain accurate costing databases, labor rates, and machine hour standards.

? Track win/loss results of quotes and adjust estimating assumptions as needed.

? Support continuous improvement efforts involving cost reduction,

standardization, and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

Required

? 3+ years of experience in cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, or related

roles.

? Strong knowledge of metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, and/or CNC

machining processes.

? Ability to interpret technical drawings, tolerances, GD&T, and engineering

specifications.

? Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.

? Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

? Excellent communication and time-management abilities.

Preferred

? Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology,

Industrial Technology, or related field.

? Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).

? Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and cost-reduction methodologies.

? Automotive Tier 1 & 2 background preferred.

? Project Management Experience

? Background in tooling cost estimation for stamping or machining.

Work Environment

? Office setting with regular interaction across production floors.

? Occasional supplier visits or customer discussions as needed. <10% travel.

Why Join Us?

? Competitive compensation and benefits

? Opportunity to influence pricing strategies and production planning

? Stable, growing company with a strong reputation in precision manufacturing

? Collaborative, team-oriented culture **Manufacturing Engineer / Cost Estimator – Stamping, Fabrication & CNC Machining**

**About the company** :

Adecco is partnered with a leading manufacturing company specializing in metal stamping, custom fabrication, and CNC machining. The company serve diverse industries with high-quality precision components and value-driven production solutions.

With this exciting growth comes opportunity! We are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer / Cost Estimator to join our team

and support accurate quoting, competitive pricing, and efficient project planning.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer / Cost Estimator is responsible for analyzing customer requirements, engineering drawings, and specifications to develop accurate cost estimates and pricing proposals for stamped, fabricated, and machined components.

This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain toensure quotes are competitive, achievable, and aligned with company capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Quoting

? Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to determine

manufacturing requirements.

? Develop cost estimates for stamping, fabrication, and CNC machining

operations, including labor, machine time, tooling, materials, and outside

services.

? Prepare formal quotes and pricing proposals within required deadlines.

? Identify cost-saving opportunities and propose alternative manufacturing

methods where beneficial.

Technical & Process Analysis

? Determine appropriate manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling for each

project.

? Estimate cycle times, setups, yields, and scrap factors based on standard

manufacturing practices.

? Work with Engineering to evaluate manufacturability and clarify design

requirements.

? Assist in creating or updating process routings and BOMs as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

? Communicate with Sales to support customer inquiries and clarify project

requirements.

? Coordinate with Purchasing to obtain accurate material and subcontractor

pricing.

? Partner with Production and Tooling to validate feasibility and production

methods.

? Participate in design reviews, kickoff meetings, and supplier discussions.

Data Management & Continuous Improvement

? Maintain accurate costing databases, labor rates, and machine hour standards.

? Track win/loss results of quotes and adjust estimating assumptions as needed.

? Support continuous improvement efforts involving cost reduction,

standardization, and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

Required

? 3+ years of experience in cost estimating, manufacturing engineering, or related

roles.

? Strong knowledge of metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, and/or CNC

machining processes.

? Ability to interpret technical drawings, tolerances, GD&T, and engineering

specifications.

? Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.

? Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

? Excellent communication and time-management abilities.

Preferred

? Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology,

Industrial Technology, or related field.

? Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).

? Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts and cost-reduction methodologies.

? Automotive Tier 1 & 2 background preferred.

? Project Management Experience

? Background in tooling cost estimation for stamping or machining.

Work Environment

? Office setting with regular interaction across production floors.

? Occasional supplier visits or customer discussions as needed. <10% travel.

Why Join Us?

? Competitive compensation and benefits

? Opportunity to influence pricing strategies and production planning

? Stable, growing company with a strong reputation in precision manufacturing

? Collaborative, team-oriented culture

**Pay Details:** $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.