Full-Time
Estimating Manager
Updated on 9/4/2026
Wisconsin Metal Parts
11-50 employees
One-stop metal parts manufacturer and assembler
No salary listed
Waukesha, WI, USA
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- At least 8 years of progressive contract manufacturing experience in at least two core manufacturing disciplines, such as machining, tooling, or fabrication, with willingness to learn other disciplines as needed.
- Previous leadership experience with teams, including performance management, training, and coaching.
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and willingness to provide tactical support for estimating workload.
- Strong technical knowledge of metals manufacturing processes, including blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing interpretation, materials properties, tooling requirements, and equipment constraints.
- A competitive mindset, strong attention to detail, and strong follow-through.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- High emotional intelligence and ability to build relationships that influence results.
- Previous experience working with sales personnel to support operations and customers.
- Ability to work full-time in an office setting.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the estimating team to deliver accurate and timely cost estimates across all manufacturing divisions.
- Review customer requests for quotation, drawings, and specifications to determine scope, risks, and requirements.
- Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production teams to align estimates with customer needs, company capabilities, and operational constraints.
- Prepare detailed quotes and costing models to support opportunity assessments.
- Ensure estimates incorporate competitive market pricing and profitability strategies.
- Assist sales negotiations by providing insights into costing, manufacturability, and value-added engineering options.
- Standardize and improve estimating processes, tools, and databases to increase accuracy and efficiency.
- Develop, track, and analyze quoting analytics and key estimating key performance indicators for reporting.
- At least 5 years of engineering and/or estimating experience in a metals manufacturing environment, including estimating for at least two core manufacturing disciplines.
- Prior experience developing quoting or estimating processes and tools.
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Business or Engineering.
- Ability to sit and stand for up to 8 hours per day.
Wisconsin Metal Parts is a full-service metal parts manufacturer. It handles CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, metal stamping, and complete assembly, taking a project from prototype to final production all under one roof. Their process centers on turning a concept into a finished part through integrated manufacturing steps, with design, fabrication, and assembly coordinated in-house. What sets them apart is their evolution from a tool-and-die shop into a one-stop provider that can move a project from idea to production, offering end-to-end capabilities under one partner. Since joining the SOLV Metals family in 2024, they have added backing and scale to pursue larger projects and continue growing in the evolving industrial landscape. Their goal is to be a dependable, scalable partner for customers’ metal-component needs, delivering parts and assemblies efficiently from prototype through full production.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 occupancy of 90,000 square feet doubles WMP's manufacturing footprint.
- 2026 hiring for welders signals active demand and near-term production ramp.
- New robotic welding and laser welding expand high-margin fabrication capabilities.
What critics are saying
- The Airport Road warehouse needs renovations before production, delaying revenue until late 2026.
- WMP's one of our largest customers concentration risks sudden volume loss.
- The new lease adds fixed overhead if demand softens after the expansion.
What makes Wisconsin Metal Parts unique
- WMP combines CNC machining, stamping, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, and assembly in-house.
- 2025-2026 automation upgrades cut cycle times and raise throughput.
- SOLV Metals acquisition backs WMP with capital and acquisition-driven scale.
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401(k) Company Match
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Company News
Wisconsin Metal Parts announces expansion. Wisconsin Metal Parts LLC has signed a lease for a new 90,000-sq.-ft. facility in Waukesha, Wis. This additional facility will provide expanded capacity to support current customers, future growth initiatives, and ongoing investments in advanced manufacturing technologies. The company anticipates taking possession of the facility, currently configured as a warehouse, in August 2026. Upgrades and infrastructure improvements will be made before production activities begin. Wisconsin Metal Parts is a contract manufacturer offering precision metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, assembly, and tooling.
Doubling its manufacturing space - WMP is expanding! June 16th, 2026 Wisconsin Metal Parts announces expansion into new 90,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. has officially signed a lease for a new 90,000-square-foot facility located at 2100 Airport Rd, Waukesha WI! This marks a significant milestone in Wisconsin Metal Parts' continued growth and long-term investment in manufacturing operations. The additional facility will significantly increase its manufacturing footprint and its capacity to support current customers, future growth initiatives, and ongoing technological advancements. "This expansion reflects our commitment to serving our customers and positioning Wisconsin Metal Parts for the future," said President Andy Kolokoski. "As demand for our services continues to grow, this facility will provide the space needed to support additional manufacturing capability and capacity." The facility is currently configured as a warehouse, and will have to undergo upgrades and infrastructure improvements prior to production activities and its team fully moving in. "This investment demonstrates our confidence in both our team and the markets we serve," said Derek Drage, Director of Sales. "We are building for the future and ensuring that we can continue delivering the quality, responsiveness, and manufacturing expertise our customers expect." Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. receive the keys to the facility August 2026, which is when renovations, equipment installation will begin. This expansion represents an important step forward for Wisconsin Metal Parts as Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. continue to invest in capacity, people, and long-term growth. Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. look forward to bringing additional capabilities online as the facility is developed.
The partnership brings high-quality manufacturing solutions for metal part production and fabrication of metal material handling and storage solutions.
Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. in Waukesha was named to the medium category finalist (100 to 249 employees) list.
Wisconsin Metal Parts, Inc. were awarded the Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces for the tenth year and could not be more proud!