About DH Machine, Inc. DH Machine, Inc. is a leading metal fabricator serving the agricultural, construction, truck/trailer, RV OEM, and industrial machinery markets. With over 250 employees across seven plants in Elkhar…
Skills: Reading Engineering Prints, Bill Of Materials (BOM) Creation, Cost Estimation, Manufacturing Process Knowledge, Microsoft Excel
About DH Machine, Inc. DH Machine, Inc. is a leading metal fabricator serving the agricultural, construction, truck/trailer, RV OEM, and industrial machinery markets. With over 250 employees across seven plants in Elkhar…
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$30/hr–$40/hr
Full-time
Paid Time Off, Group Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401k Plan With Employer Match
Posted 37d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Costing Lead is responsible for analyzing engineering prints to build standardized Bills of Materials and develop accurate standard costs for finished goods. They lead the costing team and collaborate with sales, engineering, and plant floor staff to ensure competitive and accurate quotes.
Requirements
Candidates must be proficient in reading manufacturing drawings and building BOMs, with strong computer skills and a detail-oriented approach. Experience in metal fabrication and prior supervisory experience are preferred.
Full job description
About DH Machine, Inc.
DH Machine, Inc. is a leading metal fabricator serving the agricultural, construction, truck/trailer, RV OEM, and industrial machinery markets. With over 250 employees across seven plants in Elkhart County, we pride ourselves on a culture of teamwork, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to quality and service.
Position Overview
The Costing Lead analyzes product prints to build standardized Bills of Materials and develop accurate standard costs for our finished goods.
What you'll do
Read and interpret engineering prints and drawings to scope each job
Build accurate, detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new and recurring work
Develop cost estimates that account for material, labor, and our in-house processes (laser, weld, powder coat, assembly)
Partner with sales, engineering, and the plant floor to keep quotes accurate and competitive
Lead and support the costing team, setting standards for accuracy and turnaround
Maintain organized cost records, quote logs, and vendor documentation
Communicate clearly across departments by email, phone, and in person to keep jobs moving
What you'll need
Ability to read and understand manufacturing prints and drawings
Experience building BOMs from prints or specs
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and how they drive cost
Proficiency with computers and spreadsheets (Excel) and the ability to learn our ERP/costing system
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable spending the majority of the day at a computer
Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple quotes and deadlines at once
Dependable and self-directed, with the ability to prioritize a busy workload
Preferred
Hands-on or estimating experience in metal fabrication (laser cutting, welding, powder coat)
Prior team lead or supervisory experience
Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems
Schedule This is a full-time, in-office position with semi-flexible start times. Choose the shift that works best for you: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, or 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Compensation & Benefits
$30 - $40 per hour, based on experience and industry knowledge.
PTO
Group health, vision, and dental insurance
401k Plan with employer match
DH Machine, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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Machine Shop offering Custom Steel, Aluminum, & Metal Fabrication, Welding, CNC Machining, and Powder Coating
Industry
Fabricated Metal Products
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Nappanee, Indiana
LinkedIn followers
109
D.H. Machine is a northern-Indiana based machine shop that provides a number of metal fabrication services such as welding, manufacturing steel and aluminum products, powder coating, bending (brake press), laser cutting, plasma cutting, and large commercial framework assembly.
We are working hard to equip local businesses to change the world. We are doing that by building a community of local business leaders who want to be inspired, grow, and learn.
As a machine shop, we serve a variety of industries such as tractor attachment manufacturing, construction and engineering, aerospace, and more. Over the last 30 years, DHM has developed a reputation of reliability in the industrial heartland of northern Indiana. While we are dedicated to quality service to our community businesses, we also enjoy serving clients throughout the United States.
We operate state-of-the-art equipment, including:
- Seven brake presses capable of bending metal ranging from 8’-14’ in length and force capacities ranging from 55-600 tons. Our largest machine is capable of bending three inches of hardened steel.
- Plasma Cutters including a 12’x60’ Alltra HG16 with Hypertherm XPR300-VWI Plasma System
- True hole technology that eliminates hole taper, has best top and bottom level roundness, and narrows gap with laser cutter hole quality. Our gas combination produces quality cuts on all metals, and performs well on non-ferrous aluminum and stainless steel. Our machines maintain precision cuts on up to three inch thick material.
- Powder coating setup that can process thousands of small units and hundreds of large units (40”x40”x8’) daily. Our machines operate continuously throughout the day, and can work with all varieties of powder coating that will cover the wide ranges of quality, finish, and color–all based on our client’s preference and budget.
Find out more: dhmachinecorp.com
Contact: (574) 773-9211
Offices: 352 N Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee, Indiana 46550, US · 5018 Green Ct, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, US · 700 N Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee, Indiana 46550, US · 1952 W Market St, Nappanee, Indiana 46550, US · 458 N Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee, Indiana 46550, US
Machine Shop offering Custom Steel, Aluminum, & Metal Fabrication, Welding, CNC Machining, and Powder Coating
Industry
Fabricated Metal Products
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Nappanee, Indiana
LinkedIn followers
109
D.H. Machine is a northern-Indiana based machine shop that provides a number of metal fabrication services such as welding, manufacturing steel and aluminum products, powder coating, bending (brake press), laser cutting, plasma cutting, and large commercial framework assembly.
We are working hard to equip local businesses to change the world. We are doing that by building a community of local business leaders who want to be inspired, grow, and learn.
As a machine shop, we serve a variety of industries such as tractor attachment manufacturing, construction and engineering, aerospace, and more. Over the last 30 years, DHM has developed a reputation of reliability in the industrial heartland of northern Indiana. While we are dedicated to quality service to our community businesses, we also enjoy serving clients throughout the United States.
We operate state-of-the-art equipment, including:
- Seven brake presses capable of bending metal ranging from 8’-14’ in length and force capacities ranging from 55-600 tons. Our largest machine is capable of bending three inches of hardened steel.
- Plasma Cutters including a 12’x60’ Alltra HG16 with Hypertherm XPR300-VWI Plasma System
- True hole technology that eliminates hole taper, has best top and bottom level roundness, and narrows gap with laser cutter hole quality. Our gas combination produces quality cuts on all metals, and performs well on non-ferrous aluminum and stainless steel. Our machines maintain precision cuts on up to three inch thick material.
- Powder coating setup that can process thousands of small units and hundreds of large units (40”x40”x8’) daily. Our machines operate continuously throughout the day, and can work with all varieties of powder coating that will cover the wide ranges of quality, finish, and color–all based on our client’s preference and budget.
Find out more: dhmachinecorp.com
Contact: (574) 773-9211
Offices: 352 N Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee, Indiana 46550, US · 5018 Green Ct, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, US · 700 N Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee, Indiana 46550, US · 1952 W Market St, Nappanee, Indiana 46550, US · 458 N Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee, Indiana 46550, US