Estimator - Remote

Who Is Prince

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

Job Summary

The Estimator manages quotation and cost-estimating activity across all U.S. manufacturing facilities. This role coordinates with operations, engineering, quality, suppliers, and program management to develop accurate, competitive customer quotes.

The position requires strong technical aptitude, blueprint interpretation, ERP proficiency, supplier-cost analysis, and the ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced quoting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop timely and accurate quotations for CNC machined components and assemblies across multiple U.S. facilities.
• Review RFQs, drawings, specifications, purchase history, CAD models, and supporting documentation to establish cost assumptions.
• Estimate labor, machine time, materials, tooling, inspection, outside processing, packaging, freight, and value-added services.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and program management to validate processes, costs, lead times, and risks.
• Enter and manage quote data, assumptions, revisions, and status updates in Epicor ERP or equivalent systems.
• Support quote reviews, NPI alignment, make-versus-buy decisions, customer clarifications, and strategic new business pursuits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of estimating experience in a CNC contract manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of Epicor ERP or comparable manufacturing ERP experience.
• Purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Strong understanding of CNC milling, CNC turning, Swiss machining, materials, heat treating, plating/coating, passivation, painting, anodizing, testing, certifications, and secondary/outside processing.
• Ability to evaluate customer, aerospace, military, commercial, and industry specifications and translate requirements into manufacturing cost estimates.
• Proficiency reviewing CAD models; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Familiarity with cost modeling, capacity analysis, profitability assessments, and multi-site manufacturing organizations.

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple RFQs simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-motivated, accountable, customer-focused, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume quoting environment.

Work Environment

• 100% remote position requiring a professional, productive home office environment.
• Flexibility to support customers, suppliers, and internal teams across time zones as needed.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and customer demands while maintaining accuracy.

Physical Job Requirements

• Regularly required to sit or walk during the workday and perform repetitive hand movements for computer work.
• Requires close vision, including 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and loud noise when in the plant; hearing protection may be required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• Partial tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement
• Your specific benefits package will depend on your position, location, and years of service with Prince.

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )