Estimator

We’re Hiring: Estimator – Advanced Manufacturing

Build Winning Proposals for Canada’s Most Critical Industries

ATMIS is an Indigenous-owned advanced engineering manufacturing company specializing in precision machining, fabrication, automation, engineered tooling, and complex assemblies for the nuclear, defence, space, and medical industries.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a highly motivated Estimator to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in evaluating customer requirements, developing accurate cost estimates, and preparing competitive quotations for high-value manufacturing projects.

If you have a strong technical background, enjoy problem-solving, and understand manufacturing processes, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and timely cost estimates for engineering, design, machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and testing of our systems. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, production, purchasing, quality, and project engineers to ensure estimates accurately reflect manufacturing methods, material costs, labour, subcontracting, and project risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with current Estimator team developing proposals
• Estimating & Proposal Development
• Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for precision machining, fabrication, welding, and engineered systems.
• Estimate labour hours, machine time, materials, tooling, outside processing, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping.
• Prepare accurate quotations and pricing summaries.
• Ensure quotations align with customer requirements and company objectives.
• Participate in proposal reviews and bid strategy meetings.
• Manufacturing Cost Analysis
• Determine manufacturing methods and routing.
• Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities.
• Identify production risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop costing models using standard labour rates and overhead.
• Analyze historical project costs to improve estimating accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating processes.
• Supplier & Purchasing Support
• Obtain quotations from material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, and capabilities.

Coordinate outsourced processes such as:

• Heat treating
• Coatings
• Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)
• Special machining
• Material testing
• Calibration services
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Engineering to clarify technical requirements.
• Collaborate with Production to validate manufacturing assumptions.
• Support Sales during customer meetings and proposal discussions.
• Coordinate with Quality to identify inspection and certification requirements.
• Assist Project Engineers during project handoff following award.

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain estimating databases and costing templates.
• Track estimate accuracy versus actual project costs.
• Recommend improvements to estimating methods and cost models.
• Support implementation of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience in manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of machining, welding, fabrication, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience estimating projects involving:

• Precision CNC machining
• ASME pressure vessels
• Custom tooling
• Weldments
• Stainless steel and specialty alloys
• Nuclear manufacturing
• Defence manufacturing
• Aerospace or space components
• Medical device manufacturing

What You’ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quotations simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness and sound business judgment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Join ATMIS?

ATMIS is building one of Canada’s leading Indigenous-owned advanced manufacturing companies, delivering mission-critical products to some of the country’s most demanding industries.

Joining our team means you’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting, technically challenging projects while contributing to Canada’s nuclear energy, defence, space, and medical sectors.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development and training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• If you’re passionate about manufacturing, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to play a key role in winning exciting new business, we’d love to hear from you.
• Apply today and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing with ATMIS Protective Equipment Inc.