Estimator

Alliance Precision Plastics • City of Rochester, NY

9h

About The Position

BASIC PURPOSE:
· Create detailed cost estimates for the creation of customer quotations for injection mold tooling, injection molded products, and value added assemblies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Estimating & Quoting
o Prepare detailed cost estimates for injection molded parts, including:
Tooling (new molds, modifications, transfers)
Piece-part pricing
Secondary operations (assembly, pad printing, ultrasonic welding, etc.)
o Analyze customer RFQs, drawings, CAD models, and specifications
o Develop pricing based on material costs, cycle time, press size, labor, overhead, and margin targets
o Support quick-turn and formal quote requests
· Engineering & Technical Analysis
o Review part designs for manufacturability (DFM)
o Estimate mold complexity, cavitation, hot runner vs. cold runner, and tooling lead times
o Recommend process assumptions, material alternatives, and cost-reduction opportunities
o Collaborate with tooling vendors and internal mold design teams
· Cross-Functional Collaboration
o Work with sales to clarify customer requirements and pricing strategy
o Coordinate with manufacturing, tooling, and supply chain teams to validate assumptions
o Support customer technical discussions as needed
· Cost Management & Data Accuracy
o Maintain estimating models, cost databases, and historical pricing
o Track quote accuracy and provide post-launch cost feedback
o Assist with cost-down initiatives and re-quotes for production programs

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in injection molding estimating, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, materials, and tooling
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models
• Proficiency with Excel and estimating or ERP systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience estimating multi-cavity, hot runner, or high-volume production tools
• Familiarity with automotive, medical, consumer, or industrial molded products
• Experience working with domestic and offshore tooling suppliers
• Background in mold design, processing, or project management

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for injection molded parts, including tooling, piece-part pricing, and secondary operations.
• Analyze customer RFQs, drawings, CAD models, and specifications
• Develop pricing based on material costs, cycle time, press size, labor, overhead, and margin targets
• Support quick-turn and formal quote requests
• Review part designs for manufacturability (DFM)
• Estimate mold complexity, cavitation, hot runner vs. cold runner, and tooling lead times
• Recommend process assumptions, material alternatives, and cost-reduction opportunities
• Collaborate with tooling vendors and internal mold design teams
• Work with sales to clarify customer requirements and pricing strategy
• Coordinate with manufacturing, tooling, and supply chain teams to validate assumptions
• Support customer technical discussions as needed
• Maintain estimating models, cost databases, and historical pricing
• Track quote accuracy and provide post-launch cost feedback
• Assist with cost-down initiatives and re-quotes for production programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed