Estimation Engineer

Manufacturing Estimator

Location: Blaine, MN

Pay Range: $40-$45/hr.

Drive accurate, competitive customer quotations by applying precision machining expertise in a fast paced contract manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Estimator will be reviewing customer RFQs, evaluating manufacturability, and preparing accurate, competitive quotations for precision medical and regulated manufacturing projects. Interested?

Key Responsibilities:

• Review customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs to assess manufacturability, risk, and cost drivers
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T to support accurate quoting decisions
• Enter and maintain accurate quote data in the ERP system
• Engage directly with customers to clarify technical requirements and answer manufacturing questions
• Apply practical manufacturing judgment to evaluate CNC machining processes and required outside services
• Recognize when secondary processes such as heat treatment, passivation, electropolishing, coatings, or stress relieving apply
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and support staff during quote development and project handoff
• Use ERP systems and standard business tools (Microsoft Office) to support quoting and documentation
• Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar) as needed for drawing review and manufacturability assessment

Key Requirements:

• Hands on experience in precision machining or manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes and general manufacturing workflows
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T
• Technical foundation sufficient to evaluate manufacturability, cost drivers, and risk
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to engage customers and internal teams

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., medical devices, ISO 13485)
• Awareness of secondary processes such as heat treat, passivation, electropolishing, coatings, or stress relieving
• Experience with ERP systems
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks
• Background as a machinist, CNC programmer, manufacturing or applications engineer

**Sponsorship and relocation are not available

For questions or details about the Manufacturing Estimator role, please call/text Leslie at 952-818-3275 or email Lvoit@doherty.com.