Manufacturing Cost Estimator / Manufacturing Engineer

Morgan Stephens•Mount Vernon, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Cost Estimator / Manufacturing Engineer Full-Time | On-Site | Mount Vernon, OH Area Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer or Estimator looking to join a stable, growing, and highly respected metal manufacturing company? Do you enjoy working in an environment where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and you can truly influence production outcomes? A long-established precision metal manufacturer—specializing in metal stamping, fabrication, machining, and assembly—is seeking a talented Manufacturing Cost Estimator / Manufacturing Engineer to join their high-performing team. This organization supplies major automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, and industrial OEMs, and is known for its craftsmanship, tight-tolerance work, and strong reputation as a technical partner to well-known industry leaders. If you're looking for a career—not just a job—with a company that values quality, people, and long-term investment, this is a great opportunity. Why This Company Is a Great Place to Build Your Career Over 120 years of manufacturing excellence with a consistent history of stability and growth Highly diversified customer base, including Tier 1 automotive and heavy truck manufacturers A culture that values problem-solving, continuous improvement, and craftsmanship A leadership team that invests in employees through training, learning opportunities, and professional development Access to state-of-the-art stamping, fabrication, machining, and automation equipment Opportunity to influence quoting accuracy, engineering decisions, and new product launches Position Overview The Manufacturing Cost Estimator / Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in evaluating customer prints, building cost models, developing routing strategies, and supporting process planning for new and existing products. This position interacts closely with engineering, tooling, operations, and sales while helping ensure competitive and accurate estimates for stampings, fabricated components, and machined parts. This role is ideal for someone with experience in metal stamping, fabrication, machining, or tooling who enjoys both technical analysis and hands-on engagement within manufacturing.

Requirements

Experience in manufacturing engineering, cost estimating, tool and die, stamping, fabrication, or machining
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, 2D/3D drawings, and customer specifications
Understanding of manufacturing processes such as metal stamping, fabrication and welding, laser cutting, and CNC machining
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with Excel and cost models
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

CAD or ERP/MRP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Review customer prints, models, specifications, and requirements to create accurate cost estimates and routings
Build cost models for metal stampings, welded assemblies, laser-cut parts, and machined components
Determine material utilization, nesting strategies, tonnage requirements, and scrap factors
Analyze cycle times, setup times, labor content, tooling needs, and machine utilization
Collaborate with tool and die makers, process engineers, and operations leadership to validate assumptions
Support the development of process plans, routings, and standard work documentation
Participate in design-for-manufacturability reviews and recommend cost-efficient alternatives
Maintain costing standards and improve quoting accuracy over time
Support APQP, PPAP, and new product introduction activities
Engage with leadership on key programs and customer opportunities