Technical Estimator (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials • Libertyville, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Estimator / Engineer develops efficient manufacturing processes to produce customer-designed components and assemblies while providing accurate cost and time estimates to support sales efforts and profitability goals. This role is responsible for converting new quote requests into production-ready work, ensuring estimates are competitive, executable, and aligned with margin targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and related manufacturing processes (laser cutting, waterjet, grinding, polishing, EDM, additive manufacturing)
• Experience with SolidWorks and Mastercam
• Familiarity with metrology equipment including CMM, laser, and optical inspection
• Experience with cutting tool technology

Nice To Haves

• Collaborative robot integration

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive job estimates for customer quotes, including materials, labor, machine time, and outside services
• Develop and document detailed job methods for manufacturing and quality teams
• Leverage CNC machining expertise to evaluate process feasibility and cost drivers
• Collaborate with Sales, CNC Programmers, Engineering, and Quality to ensure quotation accuracy
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and assist Sales with engineering inquiries
• Analyze completed jobs to evaluate quoted accuracy and profitability; recommend improvements
• Develop automated quoting processes using customer-submitted solid models
• Contribute to CAPEX planning by recommending machining and automation equipment and software
• Apply additive manufacturing for fixture and workholding design
• Develop measuring techniques for complex parts using CMM, laser, and optical inspection technologies

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status
• Reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical and mental disabilities
• Information regarding legal rights and protections
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
• Participation in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level