Estimator III

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions

Estimator III responsible for evaluating quote requests and creating cost estimates for parts and assemblies. Manage quote packages and collaborate with teams at Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeAgawam • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $88,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage large quote packages and necessary resources
Lead and develop continuous improvement projects or ideas
Manage open RFQs and distribution of quoting activities for the Estimating team
Perform cost analysis and account profitability reviews and provide feedback to management related to suggested actions
Oversee departmental metric tracking and reactionary efforts related to metric status
Assist Sales and Customer Service in the management of key accounts
Assist in the daily management, development of and training the Estimating Department employees as directed by the Engineering Manager
Review and evaluate requests for quotes; prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, prints, part models, specifications, and related documents
Work with the sales team and customers to thoroughly understand customer requirements
Identify labor, material, finish, and time requirements by studying proposals, prints, specifications, and related documents
Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, finish, and time requirements
Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing relevant data
Present prepared quotes by assembling and displaying numerical pricing and descriptive information
Ensure that quality requirements, part prints, part models, specifications and other pertinent information is available and shared with necessary departments
Assist procurement in obtaining pricing for materials, components, and subcontracted processes
Maintain cost database by entering data
Review and understand job costing; suggest changes
Actively seek opportunities to increase sales by offering additional services to customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years’ related experience and/or training in CNC machining and metal fabrication in A/D manufacturing
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
CNC programming software
High level math and financial acumen with analytical mindset
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
Experience with conceptual and detailed measurement/pricing
Possess well-developed and demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision, while managing multiple projects
PC knowledge/computer literate; including the ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), e-mail, estimating software and use the Internet

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health/dental/vision coverage
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
Education support program
Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Bonus plan for all full-time employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

CNC Programming SoftwareCost ComputationBlueprint InterpretationFinancial AcumenMeasurement/Pricing Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsSelf-MotivationCommunication Skills