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Senior Manufacturing Estimator
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Newport Industries
West Branch, IA (In Person)
$80,000 Salary, Full-Time
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"Former Fabricators, Machinists, Welders, Shop Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers, and Estimators are encouraged to apply." Senior Manufacturing Estimator Newport Industries, LLC West Branch, IA | Full-Time | On-Site Build More Than Parts. Help Build the Process. Newport Industries is a growing custom manufacturing company specializing in precision machining, fabrication, welding, sheet metal, assembly, and custom-engineered solutions. We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Estimator to help bridge the gap between customer requirements, engineering, and production. This is not a traditional estimating role. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing manufacturing strategies, creating Bills of Materials (BOMs), building routings, evaluating manufacturability, and ensuring projects are set up for success before they ever reach the shop floor. If you enjoy solving problems, working with customers, understanding how products are built, and helping drive operational excellence, we'd love to speak with you. What You'll Do Estimating & Quoting
- Review customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs.
- Develop manufacturing plans and strategies for custom projects.
- Estimate labor, material, purchased components, and outside processing.
- Create accurate and profitable quotations.
- Support customer meetings and project discovery discussions.
- Conduct site visits and field measurements when required. Manufacturing Planning
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Create and maintain manufacturing routings.
- Determine manufacturing methods and production flow.
- Collaborate with fabrication, machining, welding, sheet metal, and assembly personnel to validate assumptions.
- Identify manufacturing risks before production begins.
- Ensure projects are fully defined before release to Engineering. Project Development
- Work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Production teams.
- Assist in conceptual project development.
- Communicate manufacturing intent and requirements to Engineering.
- Participate in design and manufacturability reviews.
- Help establish scalable estimating and pre-production processes. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
- Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, welding, sheet metal, assembly, or industrial manufacturing.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Preferred Qualifications
- Previous estimating experience.
- Experience creating BOMs and manufacturing routings.
- Experience in a custom fabrication or job-shop environment.
- Familiarity with CNC machining, laser cutting, press brakes, welding, and assembly processes.
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Experience conducting site measurements and customer-facing project discussions. What Success Looks Like Successful candidates will:
- Develop accurate and profitable estimates.
- Create complete and accurate BOMs and routings.
- Identify manufacturing challenges before production begins.
- Improve project handoffs between Sales, Engineering, and Production.
- Help Newport Industries continue building scalable systems and processes as we grow. Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience and demonstrated manufacturing knowledge.
- Expected salary range: $65,000 - $95,000 per year.
- Performance-based growth opportunities available.
Potential career paths include:
- Lead Estimator
- Pre-Production Manager
- Engineering & Estimating Manager
- Operations Manager
- Director of Manufacturing Operations We are looking for someone who wants more than a job. We are looking for someone who wants to help build systems, improve processes, and grow alongside our company. Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Stable, Growing Manufacturing Environment Newport Industries Core Values
- Excellence
- Partnership
- Innovation
- Customer-Centric Service If you have a passion for manufacturing and enjoy turning ideas into reality, we encourage you to apply.