New

Estimator

Velosity
68000.00 To 81576.00 (USD) Annually
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, long term disability, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, Brooklyn Park
Apr 14, 2025
Ready to take your machining estimating expertise to the next level? Join Velosity Brooklyn Park, where innovation meets precision, and where your skills directly impact high-quality, custom manufacturing solutions. We're looking for a detail-driven, solutions-minded Estimator to join our team in Brooklyn Park, MN. This hybrid role is more than a job-it's a chance to work for a company with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and with a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. As our Estimator, you'll be the go-to person for transforming RFQs into accurate, winning quotes. You'll navigate the full quotation process-from scoping requirements and developing quote plans to producing final pricing proposals-ensuring that every opportunity aligns with Velosity's high standards and customer expectations. The Estimator is responsible for facilitating the part and tooling quotation process from RFQ receipt of requirements to developing a successful quote plan to producing the final quote for any opportunity that comes to Velosity. The typical pay range for this role: $68,000-$81,576. This role is also eligible for our 5% quarterly bonus target. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, internal equity and other relevant factors. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans. Other Benefits Include: 401(k) with company match, PTO, holidays, and paid parental leave. This is an on-site position during the training period, with hybrid capabilities to follow. Who is Velosity? Velosity Brooklyn Park is a cutting-edge medical parts manufacturer that enhances speed and cuts costs by engineering efficient processes. At Velosity, our culture & values are our competitive advantages. Engrained in everything we do are our values of Collaboration, Results-Driven, Continuous Improvement, Integrity, and Customer Satisfaction. Sound like you? Apply to join our team today. What You'll Love about Velosity: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term and long term disability, flex spending, 401k match, and MORE! Generous PTO offerings & 9 paid holidays annually Clean, friendly, and air-conditioned work environment Great opportunities for growth & advancement Quarterly bonus opportunity An Employee focused environment that hires and develops talent based on our values Casual Dress Code Essential Duties: Facilitate the quoting process, including following all process from receipt of RFQ to publishing of final quote. Develop new and modified tooling and part price quotations for accuracy and completeness within the agreed upon due dates, that meet the customer intent with an internal work methodology that ensures Velosity's success. Schedule quote kickoffs by providing a populated HUB sheet to the team, set-up meetings as needed to ensure customer expectations are clearly defined, and Velosity limitations are understood and/or mitigated. Maintain electronic quote folder accuracy per established procedures. Work cooperatively with all employees Other tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: Associate degree or equivalent experience in any area of the precision machining industry with emphasis in accounting, Swiss/CNC machining, or engineering. Valid identification and the ability to work legally in the United States. Experience in developing quotes for precision machining. Excellent working knowledge of Swiss/CNC machining and the manufacturing processes with emphasis in estimating costs; working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Epicor quoting systems, and Solidworks or ProE for quote generation purposes. To be able to perform daily tasks safely; Work independently with limited supervision; Able to solve practical problems and work effectively and collaboratively with customers, vendors and other departments; Ability to evaluate costs and pricing to provide the best solution. Physical & Mental Demands: Walking is required within the office/shop areas. Sitting, standing, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending and flexing the arms, legs, wrists, and fingers are physical requirements. Must have correctable eyesight and good depth perception. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to walk, sit and occasionally climb and balance. Must be able to lift 10 pounds and move objects in a safe manner using proper equipment. Must have dexterity with hands. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them within a timely manner (results oriented); Ability to make decisions with limited information. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work Environment: This is a non-smoking, professional manufacturing shop with normal lighting and climate control. This position may require one to move throughout the shop and office and may be subject to airborne contaminants and chemical odors as would be customary in an injection molding/ Precision Machining shop. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Protective Clothing Required: When in certain locations of the facility, eye and ear protection are required. Closed-toed/ Slip resistant shoes are also required in certain locations. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran, marital, or disability status. *We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.* *Velosity is an E-Verify employer.* Velosity maintains ITAR-compliant operations in our facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.