CNC Machining Estimator

CNC Machining Estimator

Mach3 Machine | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Full-Time | Onsite

Mach3 Machine is seeking an experienced CNC Machining Estimator to develop accurate, competitive quotes for CNC machining and precision-machined components in a job shop environment. This is a hands-on technical estimating role for someone who understands how machined parts are actually made. You will review RFQs, engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, tolerances, materials, tooling requirements, and manufacturing processes to determine the most effective production strategy and develop accurate estimates for labor, material, tooling, and outside processing. Beyond quoting, you will help turn awarded work into executable manufacturing plans by creating Bills of Material (BOMs), manufacturing routings in Visibility ERP, and production plans. You'll also participate in project kickoff meetings and work closely with production, purchasing, engineering, and project management.

This could be a strong opportunity for someone who has a strong understanding of CNC machining processes and knows how to evaluate the cost and manufacturing requirements of a machined part.

What You'll Do

• Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, prints, CAD models, specifications, and technical requirements to understand part complexity, tolerances, materials, quantities, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop accurate and competitive CNC machining estimates and job shop quotes using proven manufacturing methods, historical performance, and expected setup and cycle times.
• Determine the most effective manufacturing and machining strategy, including machine selection, operation sequence, setups, tooling, fixtures, and required outside services.
• Estimate machining labor, setup time, cycle time, material, tooling, consumables, outside processing, and shop burden to develop complete job costs.
• Prepare detailed, itemized customer quotes that balance manufacturing cost, shop capability, lead time, and competitiveness.
• Develop manufacturing plans and process routings that support production once work is awarded.
• Create and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOMs) for quoting, purchasing, planning, and order release.
• Create and maintain job routings in Visibility ERP, defining operation sequences, expected labor hours, and production flow.
• Evaluate internal machine shop capabilities and outside suppliers to determine manufacturing feasibility, capacity, lead time, and cost.
• Support new project launches by participating in kickoff meetings, clarifying scope, confirming manufacturing and routing strategies, and aligning estimated costs with planned execution.
• Partner with production, engineering, purchasing, and project management to validate assumptions and ensure quoted work reflects actual shop capabilities.
• Review completed and awarded jobs against actual labor hours, cycle times, material usage, and outside processing costs to continuously improve estimating accuracy.
• Improve the quoting process through standardization, historical cost data, automation, and advanced estimating methods.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.