Overview

The Foresight team is growing, and we're looking for two experienced Estimators to help us quote contract-manufactured products for the semiconductor industry. If you enjoy solving complex manufacturing puzzles, thinking through every step of a process, and working closely with a cross-functional team — we'd love to hear from you.

This role is ideal for someone who is familiar with a variety of manufacturing methods (machining, plastic fabrication, welding, and assembly) and has a sharp eye for cost, quality, and lead time.

• Review incoming quote requests and deliver accurate, timely quotations.
• Develop cost-effective process plans, including setup time, run time, and expected yield.
• Establish machining, welding, and assembly process plans that align with our facility's capabilities.
• Determine required materials and select vendors for raw materials and OEM parts.
• Issue quote requests to suppliers for materials, processes, and services, and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Set appropriate lead times based on customer requirements and company guidelines.
• Participate in weekly NPI (New Product Introduction) meetings with our cross-functional team.
• Analyze expected profitability on quotes and review actual profitability on completed jobs.
• Ensure all quotes comply with customer and industry specifications.

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 3+ years of experience quoting machined products.
• Experience producing quotes for a CNC machine shop or plastic fabricator.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
• Proven ability to interpret customer drawings and specifications.
• Hands-on experience with process planning   (travelers/MOTs).

Technical Skills

• SolidWorks (CAD) proficiency.
• MRP/ERP systems — JobBOSS experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of plastics and how they behave during machining, fabrication, and welding.
• Experience in estimating components across a range of materials: plastics, common metals, and specialty metals.

Nice to Have

• Mastercam (CAM) experience for machining/programming.
• 3+ years in a plastic welding and fabrication environment.
• Experience negotiating supplier pricing.
• Crossover experience quoting for aerospace or other regulated industries.

Why Join Foresight

• First shift only — enjoy a consistent daytime schedule.
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays
  • Quarterly performance bonus
• A collaborative, cross-functional team environment where your expertise directly shapes how we grow.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Management reserves the right to assign or modify duties and responsibilities as business needs dictate. 

Foresight Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, and/or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, Vietnam Era and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s). Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.