Estimator for DOD on Xometry
Pen Manufacturing (Formerly Pendarvis Manufacturing)
United States
Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning
Pen Manufacturing is a prominent player in the sheet metal fabrication industry, renowned for delivering precision-engineered solutions. We are a fast growing and fast paced manufacturing company. Committed to quality and innovation, we are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our sheet metal manufacturing processes.
Job Title: Estimator – Xometry Projects on (Remote)
Company: Xometry Management
Location: Remote
Compensation: Base $65,000 to $75,000
About The Role
- Pen Manufacturing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Estimator to join our team and manage Xometry projects remotely. This is a critical role for our operations, as you'll be responsible for evaluating project requirements, preparing precise cost and time estimates, and ensuring smooth coordination across teams. Prior experience with Xometry is required. We are looking for someone with deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, pricing structures, and an analytical mindset to support accurate and competitive bidding.
- Analyze project RFQs and specifications on the Xometry platform
- Prepare accurate cost and time estimates for CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and other manufacturing processes
- Identify material, labor, and equipment requirements
- Collaborate with internal teams (project managers, procurement, engineers) to verify assumptions and improve accuracy
- Maintain and update cost databases and estimation templates
- Track estimates vs. actual project costs to refine pricing models
- Assist in bidding strategy to improve win rates while maintaining profitability
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- MUST HAVE prior experience working with Xometry projects and platform
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and machining processes
- 1+ years of experience in estimating or project management roles in manufacturing
- Excellent analytical and math skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in spreadsheet tools (Google Sheets)
- Self-starter who can work independently in a remote setting
- Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance for DOD work
About the company
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
We help companies with their outsourced manufacturing requirements. Since the company's founding in 1982, Pen Manufacturing has been a trusted resource for metal fabrication, welding, machine shop, and design services.
Thru 30+ years in the industry, we have successfully completed projects that have landed across the globe.
With over 25 highly skilled craftsmen in the shop and a robust team in the front office that manages the work flow thru the shop, the team at Pendarvis has honed their skills on providing manufacturing solutions to meet or exceed customers expectations.
Today, we have the honor of working with a work hardened group of problem solvers. The team we are blessed with have diverse backgrounds, skill-sets and real-world experience. A close knit family, we hail from the top of our fields. We are thinkers, builders and doers, ready to work for you!
Core Competencies:
Precision CNC Machining - Manual machining - Structural steel projects - Welding and metal fabrication
Machine building
Our company website can be found at www.PendarvisManufacturing.com