Manufacturing Engineer/Estimator

Entry level Fabrications Estimating & Design Engineer will develop detailed shop drawings, create bill of material and job routing, gather and analyze financial data to estimate and allocate costs for a current or proposed product or project. And support the production teams by assisting with material readiness and schedule tracking.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands scope from RFQ opportunities provided by sales team
• Estimates material and labor costs for fabricated components
• Develops detailed proposals for sales engineers
• Creates bill of material
• Develops cost-effective, high-quality designs, concept drawings, and detailed shop drawings for fabrication
• Works with the shop to understand best manufacturing practices to ensure "design for manufacturability"
• Obtains quotations and issues purchase orders for parts and services.
• Leads cross-functional review of RFQ package with sales, shop, and procurement to ensure all understand scope of work during kick-off meetings on larger projects
• Effectively communicates design ideas to sales group and customers and serves as liaison between shop and sales group
• Stage material and confirm BOM and job material are accurate on larger job orders.
• Manages multiple quotes and projects simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing engineer; will consider experience in lieu of degree
• 2-3 years experience minimum
• Basic understanding of job costing principles
• Proficient in 3D Solidworks/AutoCad
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to create forecasts based on financial data
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• General understanding of the manufacturing processes stainless steel welding / manufacturing preferred
• Experience within the stainless-steel fabrication and sanitary process piping industry preferred
• 65000-75000 per year plus benefits. Based on experience.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person