Sales Engineer/Estimator - Industrial Equipment

SkillsetGroup

$70K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of cost estimation experience in custom manufacturing or engineered products
  • Proven experience quoting industrial equipment like tanks and piping systems
  • Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications
  • Expertise in calculating material, labor, and production costs for projects
  • Solid understanding of metal fabrication processes and production operations
  • Strong negotiation skills with vendors and customers
  • Excellent customer service and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for customized manufacturing projects
  • Quote prices for fabricated equipment based on specifications
  • Interpret engineering designs to meet customer requirements
  • Calculate labor and production costs for various projects
  • Evaluate and negotiate supplier pricing effectively
  • Answer customer inquiries and follow through on project proposals
  • Manage multiple estimates and prioritize tasks efficiently

Benefits

  • Direct hire opportunity provides job security
  • Standard Monday to Friday schedule with potential overtime
  • Performance bonuses to reward successful projects
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and cross-functional team environment
  • Local travel with company vehicle, enhancing work flexibility
  • Exposure to diverse industrial fabrication projects
Full Job Description
Sales Engineer / Estimator

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY!!

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA

Salary : $70-80k/yr. (green candidates), $90-130k/yr + Performance Bonus

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Expected operating Hours: 50 hrs. (depended on workflow)

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience preparing cost estimates for custom manufacturing or engineered products
  • Background quoting fabricated equipment such as tanks, piping systems, skids, pressure vessels, or similar industrial assemblies
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
  • Experience calculating material, labor, and production costs for custom projects
  • Working knowledge of metal fabrication and manufacturing operations
  • Experience evaluating supplier pricing and negotiating with vendors and customers
  • Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable responding to customer inquiries, preparing quotations, and following projects through the sales process
  • Ability to negotiate pricing and project scope while maintaining strong customer relationships
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple estimates and priorities simultaneously
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams)
  • Experience using Microsoft Project preferred
  • Experience using HubSpot CRM is a strong plus
  • Mechanical Engineering degree or related technical education preferred
  • Familiarity with fabrication techniques, including welding, machining, and assembly, is beneficial
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (MVR) and willingness to travel locally using a company vehicle
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, profitability, and customer satisfaction
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Project Management teams

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