Engineering Estimator

Engineering Estimator

SALAMANDER DESIGNS LTD

Bloomfield, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Mechanical blueprint interpretation Cost accounting analysis Blueprint specification interpretation Spreadsheets Manufacturing facility Cost estimate preparation Material cost estimating Manufacturing company experience Cross-functional communication Excel data analysis

Full Job Description Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Salamander Designs is seeking a detail-oriented, execution-focused Engineering Estimator to support both new product development costing and customer quoting across the company's full product line. Salamander has been a market leader in the AV furniture and mounting solutions industry for 35 years, serving both B2B (commercial AV integrators, dealers, architects, and enterprise clients) and B2C (premium residential consumers) channels. The Engineering Estimator works at the intersection of engineering and operations, responsible for developing accurate cost estimates across custom products, standard product lines, and manufacturing processes. This role requires close collaboration with the engineering team to translate design intent into detailed, competitive quotes and production cost analyses. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable reading technical drawings and working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare detailed cost estimates for custom product requests, standard products, and project-based bids Work directly with engineers to review designs, drawings, and BOMs to develop accurate material and labor cost models Analyze manufacturing processes to identify cost drivers and opportunities for efficiency Obtain and evaluate vendor and supplier quotes for materials, components, and outside services Improve and maintain estimating procedures, templates, pricing databases, and cost libraries Support the engineering team during the design phase to provide cost input and design-to-cost guidance Collaborate with production and purchasing to validate cost assumptions against actual manufacturing data Prepare clear, organized estimate summaries and quote documentation for internal and customer-facing use Track estimate accuracy over time and refine models based on actual production outcomes Assist with special projects and cost studies related to new product development and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications Required:

Experience in estimating, cost analysis, or a related role within a manufacturing environment Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general spreadsheet-based cost modeling Solid understanding of manufacturing processes including materials, labor, and overhead costing High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Preferred:

Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite familiarity a plus Drafting and/or 3D CAD (SolidWorks) experience or interest Background in furniture, cabinetry, sheet metal, or custom manufactured products Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles