Full Time Position - Estimator
McKinna Group is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Estimator with manufacturing and sales experience to join our expanding Team.
About McKinna Group
With over 70 years of expertise in metalwork product, design and manufacture, McKinna Group has delivered thousands of projects across Australia. We are united by a vision to lift industry standards through meticulous execution - driving greater efficiency, reduced costs, and exceptional quality for our clients.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced contract estimator to become part of our growing Technical Team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with a team of skilled Technical Designers and the Sales Team to deliver a diverse range of projects within set timeframes.
This role is focused on developing and expanding long-term manufacturing partnerships across industries such as electronics & multimedia, agriculture, automotive, defence, engineering and emerging sectors.
Our contract manufacturing work involves small-to-medium volume production runs of precision components supplying OEMs and product manufacturers who require consistent quality, reliability and scalable production capability.
The successful candidate will:
- Leverage existing industry relationships and networks to generate new business opportunities
- Identify and pursue new markets where our manufacturing capability can add value
- Develop long-term supply agreements with manufacturers requiring ongoing production
- Work closely with our estimating and production teams to convert opportunities into repeat, scalable work
- Take a proactive, commercially driven approach to pipeline development
This role is ideally suited to someone with established connections in manufacturing, product development and/or industrial sectors who understands relevant production environments and can confidently engage decision-makers.
About You
You are a relationship-builder and strategic thinker - someone who can open doors, create opportunities, and drive sustainable growth in new industries.
You’re a team player with a strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to manufacturing. You can plan, prioritise, and execute tasks independently while managing multiple projects and customers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You understand capability and machinery, have a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and previous experience in sheet metal manufacturing or manufacturing industries are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Break down conceptual products and plans/drawings across a range of industries and project types
- Accurately estimate time/labour, machinery and material requirements
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and technical documentation
- Collaborate with team members, management, clients and suppliers
- Deliver projects on time and within budget
- Provide regular progress updates to key stakeholders
About You – Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as an Estimator in preferably a sheet metal, engineering or fabrication role
- Proficiency in understanding and breaking down both conceptual and technical documentation
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to estimate, ensuring product meets manufacture requirements (Understand machine limitations and material capabilities)
- Sheet metal knowledge (advantageous)
- Excellent project management, time management and organisational abilities
- Strong problem-solving skills with a creative, solutions-focused mindset
- High attention to detail and strong revision control
- Willingness to take a hands-on approach to ensure design functionality
Position Details
Location: Braeside, VIC
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Please visit https://mckinnagroup.com.au/ for more information
