Estimating Manager

Estimating Manager

ProSource Industries specializes in the manufacturing of precision components for Wire Harnesses, Cable Assemblies and Electrical Control Panels for OEM'S. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a leader in the industry.

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Estimating Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for leading and continuously improving the quoting and estimating function while ensuring accurate, competitive, and profitable pricing for customer opportunities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong estimating and pricing expertise, a deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to balance customer competitiveness with profitability. This role supports the Estimating Department and reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the quoting and estimating process for customer RFQs, proposals, and new business opportunities.
• Develop accurate cost estimates by evaluating customer specifications, engineering drawings, bills of material, labor requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze pricing risks, margin opportunities, and cost drivers to support profitable business decisions.
• Balance competitive pricing strategies with company profitability objectives.
• Establish and maintain standardized quoting procedures, documentation requirements, and best practices.
• Monitor quote turnaround times, quote quality, conversion rates, and overall department performance.
• Utilize quoting & pricing data to identify trends, improve forecasting accuracy, & support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Finance to ensure alignment between customer requirements and operational capabilities.
• Identify process bottlenecks and lead continuous improvement initiatives within the quoting function.
• Support the development and mentoring of estimators and quoting specialists.
• Prioritize opportunities based on strategic value, profitability, customer relationships, and business objectives.
• Communicate pricing decisions, assumptions, and cost drivers clearly to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Maintain accurate documentation, revision control, and quote records.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating, quoting, pricing, or cost analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costs, labor standards, bills of material (BOMs), and production processes.
• Experience developing accurate cost estimates and pricing models.
• Understanding of gross margin, contribution margin, and profitability analysis.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, technical drawings, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to identify pricing risks, margin erosion, and cost drivers while supporting profitable growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership, supervisory, coaching, or team development experience.
• Experience in electrical control panels, cable assemblies, wire harnesses, industrial automation, contract manufacturing, or engineer-to-order environments.
• Experience building or improving estimating and quoting processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing organizations.
• Experience monitoring quote metrics, hit rates, turnaround times, and departmental performance.
• Experience utilizing quoting data and analytics to identify pricing trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Strong understanding of market pricing and competitive positioning.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits provided.
• Opportunities for overtime.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ProSource Industries is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join ProSource Industries and contribute to our mission of delivering superior quality products to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in manufacturing.

We are the market leader at delivering speed, service, quality and competitive pricing for electrical assemblies. No one outperforms ProSource.
ProSource Industries has been in business since May of 1990. Thirty plus years of being a market leader. We’ve overcome all the market changes… Housing crashes, oil crashes, Covid, etc… Our infrastructure is solid enough to withstand the harshest economic conditions. ProSource has made a point of making risk management a major priority.
The benefit of being in business for 30+ years is that we’ve seen so many variations of what our customers need. We’ve seen every initiative under the sun! We’ve also collected an enormous library of tooling. I would be shocked if we don’t have the tools you need to execute your next project.
We are the right fit if you want an expert contract manufacturer to help you plan and manufacturer you next projects. We are happy to connect you with our customer base to verify who we say we are. ALL of our customers stand by us. We are also happy to host you in person or virtually to audit our facility. We are show ready every day, ALL day.
Come check us out. Call, text, email or swing by… we’ll be ready.

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site