Cost Estimator - Injection Molding
- Review and analyze RFQs, part files, prints, and customer requirements
- Estimate complete part cost: material, cycle time, labor, machine time, overhead, and secondary ops
- Quote mold/tooling costs using internal templates and inputs from tooling team
- Identify and model different pricing strategies: full tool cost, subsidized tooling, or tooling at cost
- Work with Sales and Engineering to create compelling proposals and timelines
- Track historical data and build cost models that improve over time
- Assist in evaluating “free tool” models based on volume and piece price tradeoffs
- Collaborate with the software team to help automate cost modeling and quoting workflows
- Support profitability analysis and pricing revisions as part of commercial negotiations
- 3+ years of cost estimating experience in injection molding, tool & die, or manufacturing
- Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures: material, machine rates, overhead, labor
- Familiar with part costing software (e.g., Excel models, aPriori, ProEst, or similar tools)
- Able to read 2D prints and interpret 3D CAD models
- Excellent Excel/Sheets skills; experience with quoting databases and CRM tools a plus
- Bonus: Exposure to mold design, tooling build, or engineering change quoting
- Bonus: Experience pricing in automotive, consumer goods, or medical molding industries
- Competitive pay, benefits, and equity opportunity
- Direct input into quoting workflows that connect engineering and sales
- A front-row seat in building smarter, faster quoting systems through software and data
- Ability to influence customer relationships and drive strategic decisions
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