Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Prince Industries is a global manufacturing partner serving industries including hydraulics and aerospace through multiple U.S. and international facilities. The Estimator manages quotation and cost-estimating activities across U.S. manufacturing facilities, coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop accurate and competitive customer quotes for CNC machined components and assemblies.
Responsibilities
- Develop timely and accurate quotations for CNC machined components and assemblies across multiple U.S. facilities
- Review RFQs, drawings, specifications, purchase history, CAD models, and supporting documentation to establish cost assumptions
- Estimate labor, machine time, materials, tooling, inspection, outside processing, packaging, freight, and value-added services
- Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and program management to validate processes, costs, lead times, and risks
- Enter and manage quote data, assumptions, revisions, and status updates in Epicor ERP or equivalent systems
- Support quote reviews, NPI alignment, make-versus-buy decisions, customer clarifications, and strategic new business pursuits
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in a CNC contract manufacturing environment
- Minimum 5 years of Epicor ERP or comparable manufacturing ERP experience
- Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
- Strong understanding of CNC milling, CNC turning, Swiss machining, materials, heat treating, plating/coating, passivation, painting, anodizing, testing, certifications, and secondary/outside processing
- Ability to evaluate customer, aerospace, military, commercial, and industry specifications and translate requirements into manufacturing cost estimates
- Familiarity with cost modeling, capacity analysis, profitability assessments, and multi-site manufacturing organizations
- High attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication with effective cross-functional collaboration
- Self-motivated, accountable, customer-focused, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment
- Sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume quoting environment
- 100% remote position requiring a professional, productive home office environment
- Flexibility to support customers, suppliers, and internal teams across time zones as needed
- Ability to manage changing priorities and customer demands while maintaining accuracy
- Regularly required to sit or walk during the workday and perform repetitive hand movements for computer work
- Requires close vision, including 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20
- Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position
- Purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience strongly preferred
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, or other regulated industries preferred
- Proficiency reviewing CAD models; SolidWorks experience preferred
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
- Dental PPO Insurance
- Vision PPO Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D - Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
- Personal Retirement Advisor
- Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
- Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
- Uniform Rental Service
- Employee Events
- 100% remote position
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