Are you a detail-driven problem solver who thrives on turning complex requirements into clear, competitive solutions? Jered, a PAR Systems company, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Estimator to play a pivotal role in shaping the competitiveness of our bids for custom-manufactured products. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the estimating process from the first customer request through final proposal — ensuring every bid is accurate, strategic, and compelling. Success Criteria: In this position, you’ll dive into customer specifications, past projects, and engineering drawings to develop precise system-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) and realistic labor and material estimates. Alongside proposal managers, engineers, and procurement specialists, you’ll evaluate manufacturing approaches, challenge assumptions, and bring creative alternatives to the table. Your insights will guide make-versus-buy decisions, sourcing strategies, and design optimizations that improve competitiveness without sacrificing quality. The ideal estimator anticipates risks, resolves ambiguities in bid packages, and communicates solutions clearly to both leadership and customers. You’ll refine processes by incorporating lessons learned, maintain and grow cost databases, and use your understanding of fabrication and Mil Spec welding to bring accuracy and credibility to every proposal. Ultimately, your work will directly influence Jered’s ability to win projects and build lasting customer trust.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees