Corporate Estimator

The Gund Company Inc • Olivette, MO

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About The Position

The Gund Company is seeking an experienced Corporate Estimator to help shape strategic growth initiatives and major customer opportunities across North America. This role extends beyond traditional estimating, contributing to high-impact projects and business decisions. The estimator collaborates with Sales, Business Development, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop large-scale quotations, explore manufacturing strategies, and support profitable growth.

Requirements

• Manufacturing estimating experience.
• CNC setup and machining knowledge.
• Engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• Strong Excel and analytical abilities.
• Project management experience.
• ERP system experience.
• Pricing and margin analysis expertise.

Nice To Haves

• CNC programming.
• Advanced Excel modeling.
• Manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with plastics, composites, or industrial fabrication.
• Multi-site manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic customer quotations.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Evaluate cycle times, labor, material, tooling, and outside services.
• Assess manufacturing capabilities across multiple facilities.
• Conduct profitability and gross margin analysis.
• Lead win/loss reviews and estimate accuracy assessments.
• Partner with stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus incentive compensation.
• Health, vision, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
• Profit-sharing opportunities twice a year, based on company performance.
• Long-term incentive opportunities that reward sustained business growth and contribution.
• Strategic influence on major business opportunities.
• Career growth within a growing manufacturing organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed