Job Description
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.