Manufacturing Estimator

Job overview

The Manufacturing Estimator role is onsite in Farmington, CT, in an office and shop environment. The stated salary is $95,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience; higher compensation may be considered for a four-year degree and/or extensive experience. The role works with engineering, purchasing, internal production teams, and external manufacturing partners. The estimator evaluates how precision parts can be produced, how long production should take, and what it should cost. The work supports accurate planning, competitive estimates, efficient sourcing, and cost-effective project delivery.

What you'll do

• Review engineering drawings and manufacturing prints
• estimate labor, setup and cycle times, tooling needs, and costs
• evaluate supplier quotes
• identify and source work to qualified vendors
• collaborate with engineering on manufacturing methods and cost reduction
• monitor outsourced work for quality, schedule, and technical compliance
• support planning, scheduling, workflow, job costing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

manufacturing estimator

farmington ct

sst direct

precision machining

cost estimating

engineering drawings

supplier quotes

manufacturing planning

10+ years experience

travel 10% or less

$95k–$115k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation beginning after six months and increasing with tenure up to four weeks annually
• nine paid holidays
• group health, dental, and vision insurance
• company-paid $10,000 term life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) eligibility after one year.

Why this role

Travel is 10% or less; 10+ years of precision machining or manufacturing experience required.

About the employer

SST Direct is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.