Machine Shop Estimator

Mach3, located in Cuyahoga Falls, is seeking a Machine Shop Estimator to lead the development of accurate and competitive job shop estimates for CNC and precision machining work. This role is primarily responsible for quoting labor, materials, tooling, and outside processing based on prints, customer requirements, and internal manufacturing capability.

In addition to estimating duties, this position will support light engineering and planning responsibilities, including creating manufacturing plans, building bills of material (BOMs), creating routings in Visibility ERP, and participating in project kickoff meetings to align scope, schedule, and execution strategy.

This is a cross-functional role working closely with production, purchasing, engineering, and project management to ensure estimates are aligned with real shop capacity, best practices, and customer expectations.

Essential Functions

· Review customer RFQs, prints/models, specifications, and requirement documents to fully understand scope and technical requirements.

· Develop accurate labor and material estimates for machining projects based on proven processes, historical performance, and expected cycle times.

· Determine the best manufacturing approach for each job, including internal machining strategy, fixtures, tooling needs, and any required outside services.

· Prepare detailed, itemized quotes covering machining labor, material costs, tooling/consumables, outside processing (as applicable), and overhead/shop burden.

· Build and maintain manufacturing plans that support production execution once work is awarded.

· Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) required for quoting and order release.

· Create job routings in Visibility ERP, ensuring clear operation sequencing, labor expectations, and production flow.

· Support project launch by attending kickoff meetings, clarifying scope, confirming routing strategy, and aligning estimated vs. planned execution.

· Evaluate internal and external capabilities to confirm feasibility, lead time, and cost targets.

· Support continuous improvement by reviewing awarded jobs vs. actual performance and updating estimating assumptions to improve future accuracy.

· Drive improvements in the quoting process through standardization, data tracking, automation, and advanced estimating methods.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.