manufacturing cost estimator

Manufacturing cost estimators collect and analyse data to evaluate the money, materials, labour and time required for manufacturing processes. They conduct analyses to identify (alternative) cost effective technical designs and production processes. They develop and use methods and tools for cost planning, controlling and analysis. They also perform quantitative and qualitative risk analyses and report on the development of costs.

The most in-demand skills for this role include manufacturing processes, mathematics, cost management, execute analytical mathematical calculations, monitor production costs, provide cost benefit analysis reports. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives manufacturing cost estimator a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.