Lead and mentor Mantech's estimating team while staying hands-on with technical, mechanical estimating for custom manufacturing projects
Earn a competitive annual salary of $80,000-$100,000, negotiable depending on experience, plus extended health benefits, flexible scheduling, and ongoing professional development
Join a close-knit, established manufacturing organization where your technical expertise and leadership will help shape the future of the estimating function
About Mantech Enterprises Inc Since 1995, Mantech Enterprises has built a strong reputation for delivering precision-manufactured solutions for clients across North America and international markets. The company works with industries including pulp and paper, mining, alternative energy, film, and heavy industrial operations, offering custom machining, turnkey manufacturing, prototyping, and specialized installations tailored to each project’s needs. Backed by ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D, and CWB certifications, Mantech is known for its high standards, practical problem-solving, and long-standing client relationships built through consistent results.
Employees at Mantech become part of a close-knit team of engineers, machinists, fabricators, and technical specialists who take pride in hands-on work and seeing projects through from concept to completion. With a steady pipeline of varied work and opportunities to grow alongside the business, Mantech offers a workplace where craftsmanship, accountability, and teamwork matter.
For more information, please visit our website: mantechenterprises.com
About the Opportunity Mantech Enterprises is looking for a full-time Mechanical Estimator Lead based in North Vancouver, BC .
Reporting to the President, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening Mantech’s estimating function by combining hands-on technical estimating with day-to-day leadership, guidance, and workload coordination for the estimating team.
In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing manufacturing RFQs from initial review through quotation and order entry, ensuring estimates reflect customer requirements, technical feasibility, production costs, and margin targets.




More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Receiving, triaging, and delegating incoming RFQs in collaboration with the sales and estimating teams
Interpreting mechanical drawings and technical specifications to identify missing information, complex features, and manufacturability considerations
Clarifying project requirements with customers and coordinating technical input from internal specialists
Determining labour, machining, material, finishing, and logistics requirements for custom manufacturing projects
Preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations using ProShop ERP, sales history, and established margin targets
Following up on quotations and completing purchase-order verification, order entry, and work-order creation
Collaborating with engineering, machining, and fabrication teams to develop practical, cost-effective manufacturing solutions
Guiding the estimating team while helping establish effective procedures, structure, and continuous-improvement practices
About You To qualify, you will need 5+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, machining, metal fabrication, or a related manufacturing environment .
Construction estimating experience alone will not satisfy the technical requirements of this position unless supported by relevant machining or manufacturing experience.
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
Experience preparing estimates and quotations within a machine shop, metal fabrication facility, or custom manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of machining processes, fabrication methods, materials, measurement principles, and production requirements
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and identify technical gaps, complex features,



and manufacturability concerns
Experience calculating labour, machine time, materials, finishing, logistics, and other project costs
Proficiency with ProShop or another manufacturing ERP system and Microsoft Office
Previous leadership, mentoring, or workflow- coordination experience, or clear readiness to step into a lead role
Strong customer-service and communication skills when clarifying technical requirements
Effective planning, prioritization, organization, and time-management abilities
As our ideal candidate, you are a technically knowledgeable and approachable leader who enjoys sharing expertise, supporting others, and bringing people together. You will possess sound judgement, practical problem-solving abilities, accountability, adaptability, candour, and a continuous-improvement mindset, along with the ability to remain calm and tactful when priorities shift.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional who wants to remain hands-on with technical estimating while helping shape Mantech’s estimating function, strengthen team capabilities, and establish effective practices for the future.
About the Benefits Compensation based on skills and experience, with a competitive annual salary of $80,000-$100,000 , negotiable depending on experience, and a strong benefits package including:
Extended health, dental, and medical coverage after 3 months
Group RRSP program with 4% employer matching
Flexible scheduling and time-banking options
Support for career development, apprenticeship pathways, certifications, and continuing education
Office-based role reporting directly to the President, with a close-knit, collaborative team environment
Team events and social activities including BBQs, pizza days, go-karting outings, and more
A close-knit team environment built around open communication, loyalty, and long-term employee support
Ready to join a company built on craftsmanship, accountability, and practical problem-solving? Join Mantech and gear up for your next opportunity.

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📌 Mechanical Estimator Lead, Manufacturing (British Columbia)
🏢 Mantech Enterprises
📍 British Columbia