Estimating and Continuous Improvement Specialist

Napoleon, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 80000

Posted on: 25-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Estimating and Continuous Improvement Specialist
Napoleon Ohio

Why YOU want this job:
Work 40 hours a week no weekends or after-hours calls on this job!

Be trained by a manager with excellent tenure who has been with the company for over 20 years
Affordable medical dental and vision available day one of employment bonus potential and 401K match
Great work/life balance and flexibility start between 7am and 8am choose your lunch schedule and finish between 3pm and 4:30pm

Get paid weekly

A fast-paced stable manufacturer is seeking a self-directed Estimating and Continuous Improvement Specialist to report to the Engineering Manager and handle quoting new business and promoting continuous improvement activity in a manufacturing environment. Daily will be responsible for the following tasks:

Create estimates on customer requests multiple at a time
Gather outside quotes from suppliers when needed
Attend sales meetings and review costs
Work with the Engineering Manager and Sales on complex quotes
Learn the current process and pricing strategy
Eventually determine the manufacturability of products
Evaluate current manufacturing process and initiate process improvements to reduce scrap increase efficiencies etc.
Complete cycle counts and time studies to support improvement projects
Manage multiple projects at a time
Other duties as directed by management

Candidates must be able to communicate directly and effectively at all levels be self-motivated and thorough have excellent problem-solving skills handle multiple tasks and take initiative on projects. This position requires candidates to be on the floor up to 50% of the time. Medical benefits are available day one of employment. Other benefits include bonus potential HSA contributions paid holidays PTO and a 401K match.

REQUIREMENTS for the Estimating and Continuous Improvement Specialist:
1. Minimum of a high school diploma; post-secondary education is preferred
2. General manufacturing background

3. Previous experience in costing and estimating new jobs/business

4. The ability to read blueprints

5. The willingness to work on continuous improvement projects

6. Microsoft Office including good Excel skills

Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Stamping and/or fabrication experience

2. ERP experience

3. Automotive supplier experience

4. Working knowledge of VA/VE

Why work for this organization:
Company has a diverse business mix
Choose the hours that you work
Medical dental and vision insurance available day one of employment

Business casual work environment with jeans on Fridays

Excellent tenure amongst salaried staff

EXCELLENT benefits including 401K and bonus potential

Diverse position learn new skills

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