Manufacturing Estimator

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1960298

MANUFACTURING ESTIMATOR | PRECISION MACHINING | PROJECT & PRODUCTION PLANNING

Core Expertise

• Estimating complex machined components using drawings, 3D models, tolerances, and process-cost analysis.
• Developing Excel- and AI-driven quoting tools to reduce quote turnaround and enable junior staff.
• Managing production schedules balancing CNC milling, turning, WEDM, and EDM capacity with staffing.
• Negotiating supplier contracts, managing procurement, and driving cost and delivery performance.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams from quote through delivery to ensure on-time completion.

Project Background

• Quoted and managed quick-turn precision machining projects for high-mix, low-volume production runs.
• Built detailed costing models incorporating material, tooling, machine utilization, labor, and outside processing.
• Implemented MRP/ERP workflows and maintained supplier interfaces for make-to-order components.
• Led procurement and sourcing initiatives to improve quality, reduce costs, and secure capacity.
• Established in-house prototyping and vertical integration strategies for molded and machined assemblies.

Key Skills

• Cost estimating and competitive quotation development for precision manufactured components
• Production scheduling, capacity planning, and lead-time optimization across multi-machine shops
• Procurement, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management
• CNC processes including milling, turning, WEDM, EDM and associated tooling considerations
• Excel modeling, ERP systems, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office for operational control
• Workflow optimization, project management, cross-functional communication, and production reporting
• Data-driven cost modeling, variance analysis, and quoting automation including AI-assisted tools

Education

• A.S., Math & Science — Waubonsee Community College

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned manufacturing estimator with a decade of experience building robust cost models and managing production for precision machined parts and molded assemblies. Demonstrated success improving quote turnaround through Excel and AI tools, negotiating supplier contracts, and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet delivery and quality targets. Brings practical operations insight and data-driven estimating that can quickly improve quoting accuracy and production reliability.