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Manufacturing estimator & Project lead


Job Location:

Germantown, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 40
Posted: 9 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Manufacturing estimator & Project lead
Germantown WI (On-Site)
Full-Time 1st Shift
$30 - $40/hr (based on experience)

Join a Precision Manufacturing Leader
is seeking a manufacturing professional who understands how precision parts tooling and dies are made and can help determine the best manufacturing approach for customer projects. Whether your background is in Tool & Die CNC Machining Manufacturing Engineering Estimating or Production Planning this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while working on highly diverse projects.

For nearly 50 years Gromax has built precision tooling and components for customers in the aerospace defense medical electrical and industrial markets. As a family-owned company we value craftsmanship problem-solving and long-term career growth.
What Youll Do
  • Review customer drawings CAD models and RFQs
  • Develop manufacturing plans and determine production methods
  • Estimate labor materials machining tooling and outside processing costs
  • Prepare customer quotations and manufacturing work orders
  • Coordinate with vendors on materials and outside services
  • Support production planning scheduling and job release activities
  • Work closely with toolmakers machinists engineers and leadership
  • Identify manufacturing quality and tooling issues before production begins
  • Help improve estimating accuracy and manufacturing processes
  • Communicate with customers and vendors regarding technical requirements and delivery expectations
What Were Looking For
  • Strong blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation skills
  • Understanding of GD&T tolerances and precision manufacturing
  • Knowledge of machining processes including milling turning grinding and Wire EDM
  • Experience with tooling dies fixtures gauges or precision machined components
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable using ERP systems spreadsheets and manufacturing documentation
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ideal Backgrounds
  • Tool & Die Maker
  • Toolmaker
  • CNC Machinist or Programmer
  • Manufacturing Estimator
  • Manufacturing or Tooling Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Production Planner
  • Tooling Designer
  • Toolroom Lead or Supervisor
Nice to Have
  • Progressive die or metal stamping experience
  • Estimating experience
  • Production planning or scheduling experience
  • SolidWorks or CAD experience
  • CNC programming experience
  • ERP/MRP system experience
Why Join Gromax
  • Long-term career growth and succession opportunities
  • Learn from experienced toolmakers and manufacturing leaders
  • Diverse challenging projects with minimal repetitive work
  • Family-owned company culture
  • Air-conditioned facility
  • ISO 9001:2015 Certified & ITAR Registered
Benefits
  • Health Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Scheduling
If you can look at a print understand how it will be manufactured and enjoy solving manufacturing challenges wed love to hear from you.

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As one of the largest employer associations in the nation MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services information education and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter.


Required Experience:

Manager


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