Description
Ready to combine technical problem-solving, manufacturing knowledge, project management, and business impact? At MetalTek International, we manufacture custom, high-performance castings for some of the world’s most demanding applications. We are seeking an Estimating Engineer to develop accurate cost and lead-time estimates that support competitive customer quotes and successful production planning.
In this role, you will review customer drawings, specifications, material requirements, and manufacturing needs to build complete estimates for custom castings. You will work closely with sales, engineering, metallurgy, manufacturing, quality, and operations to ensure each quote reflects the true cost and complexity of the work, including casting, heat treating, machining, inspection, quality requirements, and outside processing when needed.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys technical details, cross-functional collaboration, and helping turn customer requirements into manufacturable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Defense Contracting and Project Management for Dept of War.
- Develop accurate cost and lead-time estimates for custom castings.
- Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Estimate material, labor, casting, heat treating, machining, quality, inspection, and outside processing costs.
- Partner with sales, engineering, metallurgy, manufacturing, quality, and operations to support complete and competitive quotes.
- Identify risks, assumptions, special processes, and manufacturability considerations during the quoting process.
Requirements
- Degree in business, engineering, materials technology, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
- Experience in metals manufacturing, foundry, machining, fabrication, or technical manufacturing preferred.
- Prior estimating experience in a foundry, machining, or metals manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Excellent communication, computer, analytical, and organizational skills.
At MetalTek, our work requires people who Choose to be Safe, Make an Impact, Push the Limits, and Serve Each Other. If you are detail-driven, technically curious, and motivated by manufacturing excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesDrug Free WorkplaceSkills Required
- Degree in business, engineering, materials technology, manufacturing, or related field
- Experience in metals manufacturing, foundry, machining, fabrication, or technical manufacturing
- Prior estimating experience in a foundry, machining, or metals manufacturing environment
- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements
- Excellent communication, computer, analytical, and organizational skills
What We Do
MetalTek International is a custom manufacturer of precision metal components for the world's most demanding industrial applications. Specializing in high-temperature, severe wear, and harsh corrosive environments, the company provides centrifugal, sand, and investment casting, machining, and heat treatment services. They partner with leading industries, including aerospace, defense, petrochemical, and renewable energy, to create critical components that power, protect, and connect the world.
